Staff Accountant

POSITION: Staff Accountant

DEPARTMENT: Finance

CLASSIFICATION: Full-time / Salaried / Exempt

SUPERVISOR: Chief Financial Officer 

OVERVIEW

Founded in 1947 by Nina Vance, the Alley Theatre is a pioneer of regional theatre, and one of the leading nonprofit theatre companies in the United States. The Alley has been awarded the prestigious Regional Theatre Tony Award® and the Texas Medal of Arts Award. The Alley has transferred productions to Broadway, Off-Broadway, major European Festivals, and to 40 American cities. Unique among regional theatres, the Alley is committed to maintaining a Resident Acting Company and providing them with work year-round. Nationally recognized directors, actors, playwrights, and designers from across the country have regularly joined the Resident Acting Company.

Rob Melrose, Artistic Director at the Alley, took over as artistic leader of the organization in 2019. His vision for the future of the Alley is both thrilling and ambitious. His strategic goals include upholding the Alley’s artistic excellence, keeping longtime Alley Theatre devotees eager to return each season, and creating productions and cultivating new audiences.

Rob Melrose and Managing Director Jennifer Bielstein along with Alley’s leadership team are committed to fostering an environment where everyone is encouraged to bring their authentic selves.

JOB STATEMENT

The Staff Accountant will work as a member of the Finance department in the daily financial operations of Alley Theatre, reporting to the Chief Financial Officer. 

JOB DUTIES

1. Account Reconciliation
   • Monthly reconciliation with reports of:
     • Cash accounts to bank statements
     • Investment accounts to custody statements
     • Contributed revenue and receivables to donor records
     • Prepaid expenses and accounts payable to vendor statements and records
     • Ticket revenue to box office sales reports.
     • Concessions revenue to bar sales reports
     • Employee benefits withholding to insurance invoices
     • Credit card statements to employee card expenses
   • Resolve chargeback and fraudulent credit card transactions
2. Financial Reporting
   • Lead monthly close process
   • Partner with CFO to provide documentation for year-end audit
   • Perform financial analysis for special projects as assigned
3. Data Entry and Other
   • Deposit data into general ledger
   • Journal entries
   • Concessions and Store COGS and inventory
   • Payroll entries to general ledger
   • Other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS (SKILLS and KNOWLEDGE)

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or bachelor’s degree in business with a professional accounting certification required.
• Three years of experience in small business or non-profit accounting
• Intermediate knowledge of Excel required
• Basic knowledge of Sage Intacct accounting software preferred
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, energized and quickly changing environment.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving with strong decision-making skills.
• Detail oriented, able to prioritize efficiently and multi-task.
• Ability to be self-directed and take initiative.
• Ability to maintain confidential information.
• Exhibits a positive attitude with good communication and interpersonal skills

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

• Ability to lift and move 25 lbs.
• Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where directions and priorities can change rapidly.
• Typical hours are during the day, but the position requires flexibility to be available for weekend, holidays and evening work hours as needed.

BENEFITS & PERKS

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Paid vacation, floating holiday and sick time
• 401(k) with matching, FSA, HRA (Alley paid deductible)
• Free and discounted tickets to Alley Theatre performances
• Discounted Parking ($4 Bi-weekly)
• Discounted gym membership
• Employee wellness program & Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Houston, TX is one of the most affordable cities in the nation with no state or city income tax.

Alley Theatre is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at hrdept@alleytheatre.org.

The Alley Theatre is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state, or federal law. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.