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.

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.

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.

• 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.