Bookkeeper

Educational Theatre Association • New York, NY

1d • $65,000

About The Position

The Educational Theatre Association (EdTA) is seeking a detail-oriented Bookkeeper to support the organization’s day-to-day financial operations. This role plays a critical part in maintaining accurate records, supporting monthly close, and ensuring strong internal controls across EdTA’s entities, including the Association, Foundation, and International Thespian Festival (ITF). The Bookkeeper supports EdTA’s finance team by ensuring timely, accurate processing of accounting transactions and maintaining clean, well-documented records in QuickBooks Online (QBO) and/or Sage Intacct. Working closely with the Director of Finance, this role supports accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, documentation management, and month-end close activities. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys structured work, values accuracy, and wants to contribute to a mission-driven organization.

Requirements

• You are highly detail-oriented and value accuracy and organization.
• You enjoy working with structured processes and clear procedures.
• You are comfortable handling routine financial transactions and documentation.
• You communicate clearly and professionally with internal stakeholders.
• You are dependable, responsive, and service-oriented.
• You are eager to learn and grow within a nonprofit finance environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience using QuickBooks Online or Sage Intacct.
• Prior experience in nonprofit accounting, grants, or restricted funds.
• Familiarity with audits or IRS Form 990 preparation support.

Responsibilities

• Processing accounts payable from vendor setup through payment and documentation filing.
• Managing accounts receivable, including invoicing, applying payments, and tracking outstanding balances.
• Coding transactions accurately by entity, program, department, and project/class structure.
• Recording deposits and reconciling cash receipts across multiple payment platforms.
• Completing bank and credit card reconciliations and resolving discrepancies.
• Preparing routine journal entries under the direction of the Director of Finance.
• Maintaining organized digital records to support audits, compliance, and internal review.
• Assisting with monthly close schedules, budget updates, audit preparation, and 990 support.

Benefits

• This role offers a base salary of up to $65,000 per year depending on experience.
• We also provide a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, basic life, and disability, 403(b) + match as well as generous paid time off.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, and retirement plan.
• Generous paid time off and professional development opportunities.
• Mission-driven culture that values creativity, collaboration, and education.
• A supportive and inclusive workplace.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees