Full Charge Bookkeeper

Skylight Music Theatre

Skylight Music Theatre prides itself in producing the full spectrum of music theatre – from opera to Broadway musicals and everything in between. Skylight’s strength lies in the magical combination of music and song to tell a story in a way that words or music alone can’t reach. Whether in a beautiful operatic aria, a thrilling song and dance number from a Broadway musical, a Gilbert & Sullivan patter song or the work of contemporary composers who are blurring the lines between musical theatre and opera, Skylight Music Theatre continues to create productions that have a moving story to tell and compelling music through which to tell it.

http://www.skylightmusictheatre.org

Position Details

Full Charge Bookkeeper
Job
Full-time
2/16/2018
Southeast Wisconsin
Milwaukee, WI

Working closely with, and reporting to, the executive director, the full charge bookkeeper is responsible for ensuring the accuracy of the financial operations of Skylight. Additionally, the full charge bookkeeper handles all enrolling and maintaining of employees’ insurance coverage. Operating on an annual budget of approximately $3.5 million, the full charge bookkeeper is a key member of the senior staff of Skylight. Potential flexible work schedule.

Accounting

  • Maintain general ledger on computerized accounting system (currently Sage). 
  • Make bank transfers and monitor and reconcile all operating accounts including cash-flow projections. 
  • Supervise accounts payable clerk.

Payroll

  • Prepare the weekly payroll (currently ADP) for 60+ employees, and accurately track employee leave. 
  • Create and maintain employee files.

HR/Employee Benefits

  • Monitor and administer employee benefits. 
  • Prepare 1099s and ensure W-2 are mailed by deadlines.

Budgeting/Reporting

  • Assist the executive director with the preparation of the annual budget. 
  • Prepare monthly financial statements and cash flow statements.

Annual Audit

  • Assist the executive director prepare work papers and documentation to submit to external auditor for the annual independent audit and tax returns, including the coordination of audit with Skylight team and external auditors 

Qualifications:

  • Candidates should have a minimum of an Associate’s degree along with five or more years of bookkeeping experience. 
  • Proficient in Excel, general bookkeeping, and payroll software. 
  • Interested in learning new systems and software. 
  • Willingness to work as a team with other senior staff. 
  • A sense of humor, energy and drive are necessary; a background and/or interest in the arts is helpful.

Salary: $50s

Stating date: As soon as possible


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