Full-time Senior Accountant

Houston Ballet•Houston, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a Senior Accountant to join our finance team who has strong accounting and analysis skills, who is eager to learn, and willing to accept the challenge of finding new innovative ways to improve our processes. The Senior Accountant will work directly with team members responsible for GL, AP, AR, PR, Facilities and Human Resources and will also be a resource for other departments throughout the organization.

Requirements

Bachelors degree in Business Administration (accounting or finance is preferred)
4+ years of experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience in small business or non-profit accounting
Experience and working knowledge with general ledger transactions such as adjustments, journal entries, reclassifications, and reconciliations of accounts.
Experience with preparation of audit schedules and analysis
Microsoft Office, with emphasis in Excel.

Nice To Haves

Experience in non-profit accounting/finance is preferred.
Knowledge of Sage Intacct accounting system, Ramp, Tessitura and QuickBooks experience preferred

Responsibilities

Perform general accounting duties: Ensure the accuracy of general ledger account balances at the end of each accounting period through the regular review of general ledger transactions and by proposing adjusting journal entries when necessary.
Review accounting documents for accurate account codes related to specific Departments, Project IDs, and Expense Categories.
Review monthly bank reconciliations.
Reconcile assigned balance sheet accounts at the end of each accounting period to subsidiary schedules.
Prepare, enter and/or approve general ledger journal entries
Prepare monthly/quarterly/annually financial reports and special report preparation.
Provide financial reports to department managers when requested.
Assist in training other staff to improve and enrich knowledge.
Assist with other accounting duties and special projects as assigned by supervisor.
Assist with preparation of audit schedules and responses for the annual audit.
Other duties may be assigned.

Benefits

Comprehensive coverage for medical, dental, and vision care.
Plans with low-cost or zero monthly premiums.
Paid life and AD&D insurance.
Versatile spending accounts.
403(b) plan, bolstered by a substantial 5% annual contribution from Houston Ballet.
3 weeks of paid vacation.
10 paid sick days.
10 paid holidays.
Paid parental leave.
Access to online training and professional growth resources specific to arts management.
Discounted and complimentary tickets to captivating ballet performances and other Houston theater district venues.
Exclusive partnerships with local businesses and eateries.
Access to our on-site gym.
Counseling services through our employee assistance plan.