Theatre Full-Charge Bookkeeper & Office Manager

Arts Admin Jobs; Ventura (CA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Holiday shutdown week

Sick leave

Job summary

Rubicon Theatre Company in Ventura, California seeks a full-time, on-site Full-Charge Bookkeeper & Office Manager to handle daily accounting and essential business office operations. Reports to the General Manager and collaborates with the Producing Artistic Director.

The role requires nonprofit theatre experience, strong QuickBooks Desktop Pro and Excel skills, and meticulous financial reporting. Occasional evening/weekend duties may be required as productions run.

Qualifications

• At least five years of progressively responsible bookkeeping/accounting experience, including full-charge responsibility.
• Nonprofit and/or theatre or performing arts experience preferred.
• Strong QuickBooks Desktop Pro and Excel skills; knowledge of accrual accounting and financial statements.
• Ability to work on-site during daytime and occasional evenings/weekends.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full accounting cycle and general ledger using QuickBooks Desktop Pro; support a possible transition to QuickBooks Online.
• Oversee accounts payable and receivable, payroll coordination, journal entries, reconciliations and deferrals.
• Prepare monthly Profit & Loss Statements, Balance Sheets and cash-flow reports; close monthly within seven business days.
• Coordinate payroll, tax reporting, and donor/grant accounting; maintain internal controls and records.
• Office management tasks; supervise volunteers and respond to walk-in visitors during office hours.

Skills

Accrual accounting

Financial reporting

Communication skills

Education

Degree in accounting or related field

Tools

QuickBooks Desktop Pro

Excel

Job description

Rubicon Theatre Company in Ventura, California seeks a full-time, on-site Full-Charge Bookkeeper & Office Manager to handle daily accounting and essential business office operations. Reports to the General Manager and collaborates with the Producing Artistic Director.

The role requires nonprofit theatre experience, strong QuickBooks Desktop Pro and Excel skills, and meticulous financial reporting. Occasional evening/weekend duties may be required as productions run.