Staff Accountant

About the job

Ideal opportunity for mid-level accounting professional to be part of a dynamic performing arts institution with an annual operating budget of $5.5 million; $200,000 capital budget.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

- Management of day to day general accounting activities, including general ledger reconciliation and bank reconciliations
- Preparation and distribution of financial reports and subsequent communication with department heads on financial reconciliations
- Assistance with annual audit, including preparation of audit schedules and other documents
- Review and/or preparation of accounts payable and accounts receivable
- Preparation of bi-weekly payroll

Requirements:

- Bachelor’s degree with 3 to 4 years accounting experience, preferably in a not-for-profit environment
- Knowledge of Financial Edge or comparable general ledger system; Excel, Word, Paychex; knowledge of Patron Edge and Raisers Edge a plus
- Strong interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Well organized with strong attention to detail and follow-through
- Able to meet deadlines

This position reports to the Director of Finance and co-supervises one intern.

Compensation:
$40-45,000 salary; health and life insurance; flexible spending plan, and 3 weeks vacation.

The administrative work week is Tuesday-Friday, 9AM-7PM with most Mondays off.