Staff Accountant I

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Position Summary: Straz Center for the Performing Arts is seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Staff Accountant to join our finance team. This role provides support-level accounting assistance in accordance with GAAP principles. The Staff Accountant serves as a supplemental resource for Straz Center Master Plan project–related accounting tasks, including lien releases, pledge tracking, and coordination with internal departments. In addition, the position assists with audits, grant submissions, grant and campaign documentation, and supports month-end and year-end close activities by gathering and organizing required financial information. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, a solid understanding of accounting principles, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced nonprofit environment.

Essential Functions:

Project-Specific

• Assist with CRA grant submissions
• Coordinate and support the lien release process, including tracking required documentation, verifying payments, and maintaining lien release records
• Conduct financial research and documentation retrieval
• Support pledge tracking and reconciliation related to the Master Plan, including monitoring pledge receivables, coordinating with the Development department, and ensuring proper accounting and documentation
• Provide support in the tracking and reconciliation of Boundless Campaign contributed revenue

General Accounting Support

• Audit show settlements for Straz Center events and prepare the related journal entry to capture all general ledger activity
• Serve as a fill-in and supplemental accounting resource for all financial and administrative activities, including Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
• Perform general ledger reconciliations and ensure accurate recording of transactions for balance sheet accounts, as needed
• Assist with purchasing card receipts/administration
• Assist with inventory accounting for the Food & Beverage and Retail departments
• Support month-end and year-end closing processes
• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure compliance with GAAP and internal policies
• Collaborate with the finance team to develop and improve internal controls, systems, and reporting processes

Supervisory Responsibility:

• This position does not have supervisory responsibility

Other:

• Perform other duties as assigned
• The job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this position. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. Straz Center management reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs, as necessary.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):

• Understanding of GAAP principles and financial reporting
• Proficient in general ledger systems
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and organizational skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across departments

Education and Work Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting
• 1–3 years of accounting experience
• Proficiency in accounting software

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

• Noise level in the work environment is moderate

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

• The nature of this job requires that the employee work on-site as a regular work routine
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to remain in a stationary position and use the telephone. The employee may be required to traverse the facility; reach, communicate, and exchange information
• As a condition of employment and in compliance with Florida House Bill 531, the candidate(s) selected for this position are required to complete a Level 2 background screening through FLClearinghouse. Please use the following link to view more about the required screening: https://info.flclearinghouse.com. Failure to complete the screening or meet the requirements may result in disqualification from consideration.

The David A. Straz, Jr. Center for the Performing Arts, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to being an inclusive workplace and strongly believes in the importance of having a diverse group of individuals represented. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.

Please visit our website at www.StrazCenter.org to learn more about the Straz Center.