Accountant

OLD GLOBE THEATRE•San Diego, CA

4d•$70,500 - $75,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Old Globe is seeking a detail-oriented and collaborative Accountant to join our Finance team and support the financial operations of our nonprofit theatre company. This position plays an important role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting the monthly close process, preparing financial and operational reports, coordinating union-related payments and reporting, and providing backup support for payroll processing. The Accountant will also provide day-to-day guidance to the Accounts Payable Assistant, helping ensure invoices, payments, and supporting documentation are processed accurately and efficiently.

Requirements

3–5 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably including general ledger and month-end close responsibilities.
Experience preparing and posting journal entries and performing account reconciliations.
Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities with a high degree of accuracy.
Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel and accounting software.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to maintain confidential information and exercise sound professional judgment.

Nice To Haves

Experience in nonprofit accounting.
Experience working for a theatre or other performing arts organization, particularly familiarity with theatrical union requirements and artist contracts.
Experience with payroll processing and payroll-related accounting.
Experience overseeing or mentoring accounting or accounts payable staff.
Experience with Blackbaud NXT accounting system and Tessitura ticketing system.

Responsibilities

Provide day-to-day guidance to the Accounts Payable Assistant.
Review Accounts Payable activity for accuracy, proper coding, approvals, and compliance with organizational policies.
Prepare, review, and post monthly journal entries with supporting documentation and schedules.
Coordinate with the Accounting Manager on the monthly AP close.
Reconcile, report, and remit Sales and Use Taxes.
Reconcile, report, and remit Union Benefits & Dues and Agent & Manager payments.
Perform monthly balance sheet and general ledger account reconciliations.
Support payroll processing, reconciliations, and reporting.
Assist with annual audit activities, tax filings, including 1099 issuance, and other regulatory or compliance requirements as assigned.
Contribute to a positive, service-oriented Finance team culture while maintaining appropriate financial controls.
Other duties as assigned.