Nonprofit Accountant: Month-End, AP & Payroll Support

Old-Globe-Theatre; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Old Globe is seeking an Accountant to join our nonprofit Finance team in San Diego. You will support monthly closes, prepare financial and operational reports, and handle union-related payments with guidance to the Accounts Payable Assistant.

The role also involves payroll-related support and assisting with audits and tax filings. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of accounting experience, strong Excel skills, and familiarity with nonprofit accounting or theatre operations.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience, including journal entries and reconciliations.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Experience with nonprofit accounting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day guidance to Accounts Payable Assistant.
• Review AP activity for accuracy and compliance.
• Prepare and post monthly journal entries with schedules.
• Coordinate monthly AP close with Accounting Manager.
• Reconcile sales/use taxes and union-related payments.
• Support payroll processing and reporting.
• Assist with annual audits and 1099 issuance.

Skills

Progressive accounting experience

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software

Analytical skills

Verbal & written communication

Tools

Blackbaud NXT

Tessitura

Payroll software

Job description

The Old Globe is seeking an Accountant to join our nonprofit Finance team in San Diego. You will support monthly closes, prepare financial and operational reports, and handle union-related payments with guidance to the Accounts Payable Assistant.

The role also involves payroll-related support and assisting with audits and tax filings. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of accounting experience, strong Excel skills, and familiarity with nonprofit accounting or theatre operations.