Special Projects Staff Accountant – Full Time, Exempt

Broadway In Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

AD&D

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401(k) with company match

Transit benefits (CTA/Metra)

Continuing Education Program

Volunteer Time Off

Job summary

Broadway In Chicago is seeking a detail-oriented Special Projects Staff Accountant to join our downtown Chicago team. You will manage journal entries, reconciliations, and multiple entities while supporting financial reporting for productions and venues.

The role requires strong accounting fundamentals, excellent communication, and the ability to collaborate across departments in a fast-paced entertainment environment. On-site office presence is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3-5 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Experience with ERP systems (NetSuite, SAP, Dynamics GP, QuickBooks).
• Strong Excel and data analysis skills.
• Excellent organizational and communication abilities.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries.
• Perform monthly bank and balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Maintain general ledger accounts and supporting documentation.
• Prepare financial schedules, reports, and analyses.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities.
• Assist with tax reporting requirements.
• Support audit preparation and external requests.
• Collaborate with internal departments and vendors.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Accounting principles

Data entry and recordkeeping

Communication skills

Multitasking

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

NetSuite

SAP

Microsoft Dynamics GP

QuickBooks

Job description

Broadway In Chicago, a leading theatrical presentation company and venue operator, seeks a detail-oriented and motivated individual to join our team as a Special Projects Staff Accountant. REPORTS TO: Executive Management Team SCHEDULE: Monday through Friday. This position is expected to work from our downtown Chicago office and report in-person. The Special Projects Staff Accountant supports the financial operations of Broadway In Chicago productions, venues, concessions operations, and affiliated special projects. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, processing accounting transactions, performing reconciliations, assisting with financial reporting, and supporting accounting functions across multiple business entities and projects. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced entertainment environment. Success in this role requires strong accounting fundamentals, excellent communication skills, sound judgment, and the ability to work collaboratively across departments while maintaining accuracy, confidentiality, and professionalism.

Essential Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries.
• Perform monthly bank and balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Maintain general ledger accounts and supporting documentation.
• Process weekly and periodic sales summaries for concessions, merchandise, and other operating activities.
• Assist with concessions inventory accounting, inventory reconciliations, and related reporting.
• Prepare financial schedules, reports, and analyses as requested.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities.
• Assist with sales tax, amusement tax, and other tax reporting and filing requirements.
• Support audit preparation and requests from external accountants, auditors, and tax professionals.
• Research and resolve accounting discrepancies and variances.
• Maintain accurate electronic and physical financial records.
• Collaborate with internal departments and external vendors regarding financial matters.
• Assist with special projects and financial analyses as assigned.
• Perform other accounting and administrative duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in accounting principles and practices.
• Experience with enterprise accounting software such as NetSuite, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics GP (Great Plains), QuickBooks, or similar platforms.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong data entry and recordkeeping abilities.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Effective analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively as a member of a team.
• Ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of progressive accounting experience, including: General ledger accounting, Journal entries, Accounts payable, Accounts receivable, Bank reconciliations, Balance sheet account reconciliations, Accruals and deferrals, Financial reporting and analysis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the entertainment, live events, performing arts, hospitality, or related industries.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics GP (Great Plains) & QuickBooks.
• Experience working with both for-profit and nonprofit organizations.
• Experience supporting multiple business entities, projects, or cost centers.
• Experience with inventory accounting and sales reporting.

Benefits

• Benefits Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, short-term disability, long-term disability, telehealth services, a 401(k) plan with company match, health and wellness benefits, CTA/Metra transit benefits, Continuing Education Program and Volunteer Time Off Program.

Broadway In Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a workplace where everyone is free from bias, prejudice, discrimination, and harassment. The organization strives to ensure a welcoming work environment where everyone belongs and is valued, encouraged & respected for their unique contributions.