Accounting Clerk

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.

• 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.

• 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.

The ideal candidate will have:

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

• 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.

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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