Finance Associate: Payroll, AP & Asset Management

Goodman Theatre; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Paid vacation

Sick leave

401K & Parental Leave

Job summary

Goodman Theatre in Chicago is seeking a Finance Associate to support the Business Office through payroll processing, accounts payable management, journal entries and cross-team communication with staff, leadership and artists.

The role requires 3 years of accounting/payroll experience, strong attention to detail and proficiency with Paycom, Sage Intacct, Ramp, Tessitura, and Microsoft 365. The position is based in Chicago with a competitive benefits package and a commitment to inclusion.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.
• 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.

Skills

Payroll experience

Attention to detail

Deadline-driven

Microsoft Excel

Team collaboration

Tools

Paycom

Sage Intacct

Ramp

Tessitura

Excel

Word

Teams

Job description

Goodman Theatre in Chicago is seeking a Finance Associate to support the Business Office through payroll processing, accounts payable management, journal entries and cross-team communication with staff, leadership and artists.

The role requires 3 years of accounting/payroll experience, strong attention to detail and proficiency with Paycom, Sage Intacct, Ramp, Tessitura, and Microsoft 365. The position is based in Chicago with a competitive benefits package and a commitment to inclusion.