Finance Associate

Goodman Theatre•Chicago, IL

18h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Finance Associate is a critical member of the Business Office. This position supports the theatre through payroll processing, accounts payable management, processing journal entries and overall communication with staff, leadership and artists.

Requirements

3 years of experience in accounting/payroll areas.
Excellent attention to detail and ability to work under deadlines.
Strong computer skills/experience including Microsoft Suites (Excel, Word, Teams), Payroll/HRIS management systems such as Paycom, Sage Intacct, Ramp, and Tessitura software a plus.
Model Behavior and values consistent with The Goodman’s Community Agreements and furthering The Goodman’s IDEAA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Anti-Racism and Access) goals.

Nice To Haves

Tessitura software a plus.

Responsibilities

Administers and processes weekly and semi-monthly payroll, including labor allocations, training staff in system and coordinating payroll processing between Finance and Human Resources.
Processes accounts payable, ensuring invoices are properly approved, coded, and entered into the accounting system. This includes fee payments for artists and designers.
Responsible for account reconciliations including receivables, payables, fixed assets, and more.
Maintains fixed assets system and additions.
Assists with daily banking functions and submission of payments for approval.
Assists with filing for the Illinois Live Theatre Tax Credit.
Supports Chief Financial Officer in special projects.
Assists in the preparation of annual audit and year-end closures by preparing and maintaining schedules, assisting finance team, and preparing and distributing 1099s and W-2s.