Staff Accountant I

Straz Center for the Performing Arts; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading arts organization as a Staff Accountant in Tampa, where you'll support the full-cycle accounting process. This role requires strong analytical skills and a solid understanding of GAAP principles. Enjoy a collaborative environment with a comprehensive benefits package, including health options and generous PTO.

Benefits

Health/Dental Insurance

Discounted Downtown Parking

Food and Show Discounts

Generous 403(b) Plan

Up to 26 Days of PTO/Holidays

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of accounting experience; nonprofit experience preferred.
• Proficiency in accounting software (Blackbaud, Tessitura, or Navision is a plus).

Responsibilities

• Support full-cycle accounting process including accounts payable and receivable.
• Prepare and remit sales tax to the State of Florida.
• Perform general ledger reconciliations and ensure accurate recording.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication

Problem-Solving

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Bachelor's degree in Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accounting Software

Job description

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Be a Star at the Straz Center for the Performing Arts!

The Straz Center for the Performing Arts is seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Staff Accountant to join our finance team. This role is responsible for supporting the full-cycle accounting process, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, and financial reporting. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, a solid understanding of accounting principles, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced nonprofit environment.

Located in downtown Tampa, the 335,000 square-foot Straz Center, one of the largest performing arts complexes in the country, offers a team-based work environment that shows our dedication to the community every day. We reward our full-time employees with a strong benefits package including options for health/dental, vision, etc., discounted downtown parking, food and show discounts, plus a generous 403(b) plan and up to 26 days of PTO/Holidays per year.

Essential Functions

• Journalize, in accordance with GAAP principles:
• All daily sales for food & beverage, retail, ticket sales, and education operations
• In-kind donations, intercompany credits, and education event settlements
• Oversee inventory accounting for Food & Beverage and Retail departments, ensuring accurate reporting, reconciliation, and valuation.
• Prepare and remit sales tax to the State of Florida in compliance with regulations.
• Manage and reconcile purchasing card receipts, ensuring timely submission, accuracy, and proper coding.
• Perform general ledger reconciliations and ensure accurate recording of transactions for balance sheet accounts.
• Process all accounts receivable functions, including invoice generation and collections.
• Support month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Reconcile bank statements and credit card transactions.
• Provide audit support by gathering required documentation.
• Collaborate with internal departments and implement process improvements for efficiency.
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables and VLOOKUP functions
• Understanding of GAAP principles and financial reporting
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  
  

Education And Work Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 1-3 years of accounting experience; nonprofit experience preferred.
• Proficiency in accounting software (experience with Blackbaud, Tessitura, or Navision is a plus).
  
  

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

• The nature of this job requires that the employee works on-site as a regular work routine.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to remain in a stationary position for long periods of time and use the computer and telephone. The employee is frequently required reach with hands and arms and communicate both in person and by telephone.
  
  

The David A. Straz, Jr. Center for the Performing Arts, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to being an inclusive workplace and strongly believes in the importance of having a diverse group of individuals represented. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.

Please visit our website at to learn more about the Straz Center.

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Preferred

Job Industries

• Other

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  Performing Arts

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