With galleries in Boston and Marlborough, Mass., Skinner is a leading full-service auctioneer and appraiser of antiques and fine art. Skinner conducts auctions year-round in both locations. Skinner's specialty departments include American Furniture & Decorative Arts, American & European Paintings & Prints, European Furniture & Decorative Arts, Fine Ceramics, Silver, Fine Jewelry, Couture, Fine Wines, 20th Century Furniture & Decorative Arts, Fine Musical Instruments, Asian Works of Art, Fine Judaica, Toys, Dolls & Collectibles, Science, Technology & Clocks, Oriental Rugs & Carpets, American Indian & Ethnographic Art, and Discovery.

As one of the world's premier auction houses Skinner offers collectors the chance to bid on many rare and desirable pieces. Often, these unique items achieve world-record prices. In 2004, Skinner set a world record for a painting sold at auction, when a previously unknown Fitz Henry Lane work was auctioned in Boston for $5.5 million.

Skinner is widely regarded as one of the most reputable names in the auction business - a factor that is increasingly important in today's highly competitive art and antiques market. The Skinner name is synonymous with trust, integrity and experience. Skinner's fine arts and antiques -- on consignment from collectors, estate executors, museums, institutions, and private individuals -- are carefully appraised by a team of respected specialists. Skinner's appraisers and executive officers appear nationally on PBS's popular "Antiques Roadshow." Skinner's specialty departments amass the expertise of dozens of trained fine art and antique specialists who stay current on the latest issues and developments in the worldwide marketplace. Specialists are available to answer questions, respond to appraisal requests, speak with the media, and lead educational programs, including lectures, classes and seminars.

Throughout its history, Skinner has also been a strong partner for museums, historical societies, educational institutions and non-profit organizations worldwide, helping them to meet challenges and achieve their goals. We do this by providing de-accession, purchase, and donation appraisal services for art and antiques. We've worked one-on-one with hundreds of museum curators and directors, helping them to improve the quality and value of their collections, and in turn, enabling them to shape the face and reputation of their institutions. Our flexible, hands-on approach enables us to accept single items, groups, or entire collections - a factor that sets us apart from most other auction houses.

Reports to: Chief Financial Officer

Primary Responsibilities:

• Prepare, verify and process invoices the day after a sale.
• Verify the accuracy of sales tax rates, based on tax Jurisdiction, and ensure properly reflected on the invoices.
• Ensure valid sales tax exempt certificates are on file and properly reported in the system.
• Post customer payments by recording cash, checks, credit card transactions and wire transfers into the accounting software.
• Prepare deposit documentation, and make deposits at the bank on the same day as monies are received.
• Reconcile accounts receivable ledger.
• Overall monitoring of the accounts receivable portfolio.
• Follow-up with collection staff regarding unpaid invoices and report status to CFO.
• Ensure unpaid items are flagged in the system at or near the time of consignor payouts so that the accounts payable administrator does not pay-out consignors for unpaid purchases.
• Administer and post the adjustments to buyers’ accounts for various situations as authorized, such as condition issues, damages etc.
• Administer the accounts receivable side of cancelled sales.
• Liaise with specialty department heads to resolve conflicts that may occur with their clients.
• Make recommendations to the CFO that may enhance the efficiency or performance of the accounts receivable department.
• Provide excellent client service by resolving disputes and other obstacles wherever possible.
• Manage the petty cash box for Marlborough.

Secondary Responsibilities:

• Participate at auctions as a part of the accounting team (moderate weekend and/or night work required).
• Registration of clients for the auction sale.
• Recording of the sale results into the IT system.
• Verification of sale results (comparative checking of data).
• Occasional coverage of other positions (vacations, sick etc.)
• Occasional other projects that may arise.

• Knowledge of accounts receivable systems.
• Ability to work in fast-paced environment and willingness to help facilitate change.
• Three to five years relevant experience.
• Proficiency MS Office, including Microsoft Excel.
• Effective organizational, stress and time management skills.
• Effective verbal, listening and written communication skills.
• High degree of accuracy, attention to detail and confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently or as a team member.
• Ability to work with a diverse group of people.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.