Finance Associate

Reports to: Business Office Manager | Full-Time, Salary, Exempt | Hybrid Eligible

About the Role

The Finance Associate is a critical member of the Business Office. This position supports the theatre through payroll processing, accounts payable management, processing journal entries, and overall communication with staff, leadership, and artists.

Responsibilities

• Administers and processes weekly and semi-monthly payroll, including labor allocations, training staff in the system, and coordinating payroll processing between Finance and Human Resources.
• Processes accounts payable, ensuring invoices are properly approved, coded, and entered into the accounting system, including fee payments for artists and designers.
• Responsible for account reconciliations, including receivables, payables, fixed assets, and more.
• Maintains fixed assets system and additions.
• Assists with daily banking functions and submission of payments for approval.
• Assists with filing for the Illinois Live Theatre Tax Credit.
• Supports the Chief Financial Officer in special projects.
• Assists in the preparation of the annual audit and year-end closures by preparing and maintaining schedules, assisting the finance team, and preparing and distributing 1099s and W-2s.

Requirements

• 3 years of experience in accounting/payroll areas.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work under deadlines.
• Strong computer skills/experience, including Microsoft Suites (Excel, Word, Teams), Payroll/HRIS management systems such as Paycom, Sage Intacct, Ramp, and Tessitura software (a plus).
• Model behavior and values consistent with The Goodman’s Community Agreements and furthering The Goodman’s IDEAA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Anti-Racism, and Access) goals.

About the Organization

Chicago’s theater since 1925, The Goodman is a not-for-profit arts and community organization in the heart of the Loop, distinguished by the excellence and scope of its artistic programming and community engagement. The theater’s artistic priorities include new play development (more than 150 world or American premieres), large-scale musical theater works, and reimagined classics.

We believe that a diversity of people, ideas, and cultures enriches both the art on stage and our civic engagement. In our workplace, we strive to reflect the communities we serve and make space in which everyone is empowered to bring their full, authentic self to work. The Goodman values equity, diversity, and inclusion and is committed to approaching our work through the practice of anti-racism.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including health and dental insurance.
• Paid vacation and sick leave.
• 401K retirement plan.
• Parental leave.

Pay

$57,000 - $60,000 annually