Accountant

San Diego Organizing Project; California (MO); On-site; USD 71,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) after first year

Job summary

The Old Globe seeks an Accountant to join our Finance team, maintaining accurate financial records, supporting the monthly close, preparing reports, coordinating union payments, and assisting with payroll processing.

You will supervise the Accounts Payable Assistant, perform reconciliations, assist with audits and 1099 filings, and help ensure strong internal controls while contributing to a service-oriented culture.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience including general ledger and month-end close responsibilities.
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Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day guidance to the Accounts Payable Assistant.
• Review Accounts Payable activity for accuracy, proper coding, approvals, and compliance with organizational policies.
• Prepare, review, and post monthly journal entries with supporting documentation and schedules.
• Coordinate with the Accounting Manager on the monthly AP close.
• Reconcile, report, and remit Sales and Use Taxes.
• Reconcile, report, and remit Union Benefits & Dues and Agent & Manager payments.
• Perform monthly balance sheet and general ledger account reconciliations.
• Support payroll processing, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Assist with annual audit activities, tax filings, including 1099 issuance, and other regulatory or compliance requirements as assigned.
• Contribute to a positive, service-oriented Finance team culture while maintaining appropriate financial controls.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

GL & close

Journal entries

Account reconciliations

Excel proficiency

Financial reporting

Confidentiality

Tools

Blackbaud NXT

Tessitura

Job description

The Old Globe is seeking a detail-oriented and collaborative Accountant to join our Finance team and support the financial operations of our nonprofit theatre company. This position plays an important role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting the monthly close process, preparing financial and operational reports, coordinating union-related payments and reporting, and providing backup support for payroll processing. The Accountant will also provide day-to-day guidance to the Accounts Payable Assistant, helping ensure invoices, payments, and supporting documentation are processed accurately and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Provide day-to-day guidance to the Accounts Payable Assistant.
• Review Accounts Payable activity for accuracy, proper coding, approvals, and compliance with organizational policies.
• Prepare, review, and post monthly journal entries with supporting documentation and schedules.
• Coordinate with the Accounting Manager on the monthly AP close.
• Reconcile, report, and remit Sales and Use Taxes.
• Reconcile, report, and remit Union Benefits & Dues and Agent & Manager payments.
• Perform monthly balance sheet and general ledger account reconciliations.
• Support payroll processing, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Assist with annual audit activities, tax filings, including 1099 issuance, and other regulatory or compliance requirements as assigned.
• Contribute to a positive, service-oriented Finance team culture while maintaining appropriate financial controls.
• Other duties as assigned.

The Old Globe is actively committed to fostering a culture of equity, diversity, inclusion, & access in all areas of our operation. By making intentional, actionable steps, we strive to make The Old Globe a place where theatre makers, employees, volunteers, audience members, and community members of all identities and backgrounds belong. The Old Globe welcomes candidates who demonstratea commitment to these goals. We strongly encourage people with the following identities to apply: BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, people living with disabilities, and those from other historically and presently marginalized groups. Multilingual candidates are also strongly encouraged to apply.

The successful candidate will have the following skills and abilities:

Required:

• 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably including general ledger and month-end close responsibilities.
• Experience preparing and posting journal entries and performing account reconciliations.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities with a high degree of accuracy.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel and accounting software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidential information and exercise sound professional judgment.

Preferred:

• Experience in nonprofit accounting.
• Experience working for a theatre or other performing arts organization, particularly familiarity with theatrical union requirements and artist contracts.
• Experience with payroll processing and payroll-related accounting.
• Experience overseeing or mentoring accounting or accounts payable staff.
• Experience with Blackbaud NXT accounting system and Tessitura ticketing system

Pay Rate: AnnualSalary range is $70,500 - $75,000.This is a full-time, exempt position with benefits including 401(k) after first year employment. Must be able to pass applicable background check and a credit check. Multilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.