415 W. Gurley Street

Prescott, AZ 86301

Salary: $57,000 - $63,000 

Grade: 21

This position will remain open until filled

The Finance Manager who reports directly to the Executive Director, is responsible for all aspects of the Prescott Historical Society and Shalrot Hall Museum financial operations. This includes accounting and budget, audit prep, human resources, payroll, and insurance.

The Prescott Historical Society has a beautiful 4-acre campus located in downtown Prescott and includes historic buildings, exhibits, a collection of over 40,000 objects, and a research library.

• Handle all daily business functions of the Prescott Historical and Sharlot Hall Historical Societies, including payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash management, and other financial and accounting functions

• Develops and prepares the annual budgets for both Prescott and Sharlot Hall Historical Societies

• Responsible for human resource services for both organizations, including recruiting, hiring, maintaining job descriptions, processing employee onboarding, and managing employee benefits

• Compile, analyze, and report financial data to staff, executive director, and board of trustees (BOT)

• Provide advice on financial matters to the director, BOT, and staff 

• Develop a working relationship with state Central Services for Human Resources and Accounting

• Serve as agency liaison to Central Services

Knowledge:

• Accounting principles, including GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles)

• Budgeting & Reporting

• Experience with a non-profit organization

• Some knowledge of HR processes

Skill:

• Quickbooks & Google Suites

• Payroll processing and laws

• Fixed Assets

• Budget & Reporting

• Spreadsheet & Word Processing

Ability:

• Attention to detail and ability to multi-task

• Excellent communication skills

• Good organization and time management

• Good interpersonal skills

• MBA or CPA is a plus

• HR experience is preferred

• Non-profit experience is a plus

• Bachelor's in Accounting / Finance

• 1-5 years experience in Accounting / Finance

The State of Arizona offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:

• Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance

• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance

• Vacation plus 10 paid holidays per year

• Health and dental insurance

• Retirement plan

• Sick leave

• Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

• Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)

• Please note, that enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment

• If you have any questions please feel free to contact Brian Westerberg at brian.westerberg@azdoa.gov for assistance