Accountant, Financial Reporting, Financial Compliance

Position Summary

This position is responsible for all day-to-day accounting operations of the organization and serves as the lead accounting professional within the finance department. Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, this role ensures the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of the organization’s financial records and accounting processes.

This position is responsible for the organization’s day-to-day accounting activities, including accounts payable, bank reconciliations, general ledger maintenance, transaction processing, month-end close, account reconciliations, audit support, and financial reporting support. The Accountant at the theater plays a critical role in maintaining strong financial controls and supporting sound financial decision-making within a mission-driven nonprofit environment.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, self-directed, and capable of managing multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy and accountability.

• Maintain the integrity and accuracy of the general ledger.
• Record and post all financial transactions in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Prepare journal entries and supporting documentation.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and investigate discrepancies.
• Maintain accounting schedules and supporting records.
• Ensure accounting records are complete, accurate, and audit-ready.

• Follow established accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to safeguard organizational assets and ensure accurate financial reporting.

• Manage the full accounts payable cycle, including invoice processing, coding, approvals, and payment preparation.
• Prepare and process payments via check, ACH, credit card, and other approved methods.
• Maintain vendor records and ensure compliance with IRS reporting requirements, including annual Form 1099 preparation.

• Review and approve credit card and expense transactions within BILL Spend & Expense (Divvy), ensuring proper coding, department allocation, budget assignment, and vendor classification prior to import into Quick Books.

• Follow established AP procedures and recommend improvements when opportunities are identified.

• Perform monthly reconciliations of all bank, merchant, and investment accounts.
• Monitor cash activity and identify unusual transactions or variances.
• Research and resolve reconciliation differences promptly.
• Assist the CFO with cash reporting and liquidity management.

• Coordinate and perform monthly close activities to support the timely completion of the month-end close process.
• Prepare account reconciliations and supporting schedules.
• Maintain a month-end close checklist and accounting calendar.
• Assist with year-end close and annual audit preparation.
• Maintain documentation required for audits and regulatory compliance.

• Prepare and post recurring and non-recurring journal entries necessary to complete the monthly and annual close process.

• Prepare recurring financial reports and schedules and support improvements to financial reporting processes.
• Assist the CFO with monthly financial statement preparation and analysis.
• Support budget-to-actual reporting and variance analysis.
• Provide accounting support for grants, donations, and restricted funds.

• Maintain accurate accounting records for restricted and unrestricted funds.
• Ensure compliance with nonprofit accounting standards and organizational policies.
• Support reporting requirements related to grants, donors, and fundraising activities.
• Assist with maintaining effective internal controls and financial procedures.
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