Finance Associate: Payroll, AP & Asset Management (Theatre)

Goodman Theatre; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 57,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Paid vacation

Sick leave

401K & parental leave

Job summary

The Goodman Theatre in Chicago is seeking a Finance Associate to join the Business Office. The role focuses on payroll processing, accounts payable management, journal entries, and ongoing communication with staff, leadership and artists.

Three years of accounting/payroll experience are required, with strong skills in Excel and payroll/HRIS systems. The position supports the CFO on special projects and participates in annual audits and year-end close activities.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in accounting/payroll areas.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work under deadlines.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Suites and payroll/HRIS systems such as Paycom, Sage Intacct, Ramp, and Tessitura.

Responsibilities

• Administers and processes weekly and semi-monthly payroll, including labor allocations and system training.
• Processes accounts payable with proper approvals, coding, and entry into the accounting system; handles artist and designer payments.
• 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 preparing annual audit and year-end closures, including schedules, 1099s and W-2s.

Skills

Payroll processing

Attention to detail

Deadline driven

Communication

Tools

Paycom

Sage Intacct

Ramp

Tessitura

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

The Goodman Theatre in Chicago is seeking a Finance Associate to join the Business Office. The role focuses on payroll processing, accounts payable management, journal entries, and ongoing communication with staff, leadership and artists.

Three years of accounting/payroll experience are required, with strong skills in Excel and payroll/HRIS systems. The position supports the CFO on special projects and participates in annual audits and year-end close activities.