Position Summary

The Accounting Clerk is an integral member of the organization’s Administration & Finance team, responsible for recording accounts payable, issuing checks, and other accounting duties to support the work of the department.

Duties and Responsibilities

Primary Responsibilities:

Accounts Payable

– Process invoices and prepare checks for signature weekly. Verify that all
appropriate approvals are present.

– Coordinate and obtain second signature for appropriate checks.
– Maintain current filing of paid accounts payable invoices.
– Assist staff with researching questions related to accounts payable.
– Maintain accurate vendor records – EFT information, state tax exemptions, W9 forms, and addresses as required.
– Prepare signed checks for mailing/distribution.
– Resolve discrepancies between vendors, employees, and third parties.

Cash Management

– Report on cash balances and ACH transactions
– Verify transactions in development software
– Cross-train and serve as backup for bank deposits

Revenue / Accounts Receivable

– Confirm accuracy of revenue transactions across subsidiary systems
– Entry of miscellaneous revenue and cash disbursements
– Creating monthly revenue entries, supported by documentation from subsidiary revenue system (Tessitura)

General Accounting Duties

– Accurately enter transactions into accounting software that have been
created by members of the Finance Team.

– Reconcile monthly credit card/PEX expenses.
– Assist with audit schedule preparation as requested.
– Maintain the accuracy of the general ledger and review of data entry.
– Promptly box and file previous year’s documents per the document retention policy.
– Assist with additional accounting and finance processes and projects as needed.

Secondary Responsibilities:

– Attend organizational events as requested;
– Attend staff meetings and finance department meetings as available;
– Participate in special seasonal projects and other duties as required.

Required Skills and Qualifications

– Associate degree in accounting; or a satisfactory combination of education, experience, and training which demonstrates knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform duties.
– Two or more years of strong accounts payable experience.
– Experience with an accounting package.
– Extraordinary attention to detail and a commitment to meeting deadlines.
– Proficiency with Microsoft Office, word processing, and spreadsheets.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will have:

– Strong verbal communication skills.
– Demonstrates a team-oriented approach, while also able to be self-directed

Compensation

– This is a full-time, non-exempt position.
– Compensation: $42,000-$45,000 annual salary.
– Robust benefits package including health insurance, open PTO policy, 401k match, and more.
– Opera Theatre has a flexible work policy which allows for some hybrid remote work and asynchronous schedule arrangements, depending on position and other factors.

APPLY:

Applicants for the position are asked to submit a resume along with a cover letter that describes their interest in the position and outlines their relevant experience and qualifications.

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