Divisional Accountant

OPEN DATE: June 8, 2026 CLOSING DATE: June 22, 2026 POSITION TYPE: Trust Fund APPOINTMENT TYPE: Indefinite SCHEDULE: Full Time DUTY LOCATION: Washington, DC Position sensitivity and risk: Low Open to all qualified applicants What are Trust Fund Positions? Trust Fund positions are unique to the Smithsonian. They are paid for from a variety of sources, including the Smithsonian endowment, revenue from our business activities, donations, grants and contracts.

Trust employees are not part of the civil service, nor does trust fund employment lead to Federal status. The salary ranges for trust positions are generally the same as for federal positions and in many cases trust and federal employees work side by side.

Benefits

, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance, Annual and Sick Leave, Family Friendly Leave, 403b Retirement Plan, Discounts for Smithsonian Memberships, Museum Stores and Restaurants, Credit Union, Smithsonian Early Enrichment Center (Child Care), Flexible Spending Account (Health & Dependent Care). Conditions of Employment Pass Pre-employment Background Check and Subsequent Background Investigation for position designated. Complete a Probationary Period.

Maintain a Bank Account for Direct Deposit/Electronic Transfer. The position is open to all candidates eligible to work in the United States. S.

is not required to apply.

Requirements

within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. This position is a part of the Accounting Department within Smithsonian Enterprises, reporting to the Accounting Manager. This is a role that implies a good understanding of the technical sides of accounting.

The incumbent is responsible for providing accounting and financial support, including the preparation, analysis, and interpretation of financial statements, maintenance of accounting records, and modification of accounting processes and procedures for the assigned division(s). The incumbent enforces SE’s accounting procedures and internal controls, and ensures compliance with tax regulations, company policies, and directives governed, in addition to the internal department’s procedures, as well as other Accounting related duties and special projects as assigned. Prepare and process journal entries (including Recurring, Manual, and Upload entries) with appropriate supporting documentation as backup and submit to manager for review and approval.

Review trial balance for assigned division and prepare correcting/adjusting journal entries. Ensure revenue and expense recognition follows executed contracts, GAAP, and SE/SI Accounting Policies. Process and record divisional system interfaces; complete reconciliation schedule between the D365financial system; report and resolve any variances or unusual activities.

Review subledger activities including Cash, Accounts Payable, and Project codes; reports and resolves issues timely. Complete monthly Journal Entry Checklist in compliance with the monthly calendar. Prepare monthly divisional financial statements and review with manager and Division Financial Manager.

Perform assigned balance sheet account reconciliations, and identify, explain, and resolve reconciling items over 30 days old. Maintain divisional schedules to support A/R, Prepaid/Deferred Income/Expense, Revenue and Expenses analysis. Maintain and reconcile Fixed Asset Schedules, including the Construction in Progress schedule, book associated depreciation expense and communicate the status to all project owners.

Collect and compile appropriate documents and approvals for fixed asses write offs, write downs, or retirements. Maintain and update the Restaurant Associates (RA) Capital projects funding spreadsheet. Record revenue and expense according to the terms of the contract.