Accountant, Financial Reporting, Accounts Receivable​/ Collections

The Accountant at the Des Moines Art Center is responsible for managing the daily accounting functions of the Des Moines Art Center. This role requires working effectively in a fast-paced, multifaceted environment and includes oversight of donor database activities, general ledger maintenance, account reconciliations, and preparation of financial statements.

This position reports to the CFO and collaborates extensively with the Staff Accountant.

• Contribution/Membership Receivables – responsible for the completeness and accuracy of the donor database, including but not limited to:
  Manage daily processing of membership and donations.
• Post contributions to the appropriate record in the donor database.
• Process all pledge requests for donations and grant awards in the donor database.
• Prepare and ensure timely and accurate acknowledgements of gifts are received.
• Generate and oversee mailing of monthly membership renewal letters.
• Generate and oversee distribution of scheduled pledge reminders.
• Generate donor reports, such as lists and campaign reports, as requested by Department leads.
• Maintain contact information and donation data in the donor database.
• Month-end Balance Sheet Reconciliation and Reporting.
• Assist the Staff Accountant with general ledger account reconciliation, including but not limited to cash, contributions, accounts receivable, investment, and liability accounts.
• Run and prepare monthly financial reports for directors, managers, and program managers, for the Staff Accountant to review.
• Assist the CFO in the development of the annual budget and fiscal year-end forecast.
• Complete special projects assigned, which may include but are not limited to assistance with the annual audits, preparation of Forms 990, and compliance reporting for the Des Moines Art Center.
• Serve as backup for the Staff Accountant and Accounts Payable Specialist.

• Minimum of 2-4 years of progressively responsible accounting experience, with a demonstrated focus on accounts receivable, general ledger activities, and month-end close processes.
• Proven capability to accurately enter, maintain, and manage data across multiple platforms, with exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to represent the organization with professionalism, discretion, and diplomacy in all interactions.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to respond quickly to unexpected challenges and shifting priorities.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles and concepts.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with necessary discretion.
• Demonstrates a sense of urgency and ability to meet deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products.
• Financial Edge General Ledger system preferred.
• Non-profit experience desired but not required.

An Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting strongly preferred.

The Des Moines Art Center is a vibrant, American Alliance of Museums-accredited institution located in the capital city of Iowa that welcomes over 270,000 visitors annually from across the country and around the globe. Its historic campus consists of three buildings designed by major architects of 20th century - Eliel Saarinen, I. M. Pei, and Richard Meier - incorporated into the natural landscape of Greenwood Park.

The Art Center is home to one of the strongest collections of 20th- and 21st-century art in the region, and it hosts a series of ground-breaking exhibitions and lectures each year, featuring artists known regionally, nationally, and internationally. The experimental spirit of the art for which the Art Center cares is reflected in its creative offerings, including a celebrated education program that prioritizes access and collaboration, an art school with studio classes for all ages, and the John & Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park, situated on 4.4 acres in downtown Des Moines.

The Art Center is committed to the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion, which are incorporated into every facet of its mission and identity.