Project Staff Accountant

Position Summary

Straz Center for the Performing Arts is seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Project Staff Accountant to join our finance team. This project-term position will support the Finance Team throughout the Master Plan construction project by providing dedicated accounting support for capital expenditures, Capital Campaign activity, and bridge‑loan financing requirements. This position will also assist with general accounting functions necessary to maintain standard business operations.

Essential Functions

• Project-Specific
• Aid in CRA grant submissions
• Coordinate and support the lien release process, including tracking required documentation, verifying payments, and maintaining lien release records
• Conduct financial research and documentation retrieval
• Support pledge tracking and reconciliation related to the Master Plan, including monitoring pledge receivables, coordinating with the Development department, and ensuring proper accounting and documentation
• Provide support in the tracking and reconciliation of Boundless Campaign contributed revenue
• General Accounting Support
• Audit show settlements for Straz Center events and prepare the related journal entry to capture all general ledger activity
• Serve as a fill-in and supplemental accounting resource for all financial and administrative activities, including Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
• Perform general ledger reconciliations and ensure accurate recording of transactions for balance sheet accounts, as needed
• Aid in purchasing card receipts/administration
• Aid in inventory accounting for the Food & Beverage and Retail departments
• Support month-end and year-end closing processes
• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure compliance with GAAP and internal policies
• Collaborate with the finance team to develop and improve internal controls, systems, and reporting processes

Supervisory Responsibility

This position does not have supervisory responsibility

Other

Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Understanding of GAAP principles and financial reporting
• Proficient in general ledger systems
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and organizational skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across departments

Education And Work Experience

• Bachelor's degree in accounting
• 1-3 years of accounting experience
• Proficiency in accounting software

Work Environment

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.
• Noise level in the work environment is moderate
• Physical Demands
• The nature of this job requires that the employee work 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 and use the telephone.
• The employee may be required to traverse the facility; reach, communicate, and exchange information

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to remain in a stationary position and use the telephone.
• The employee may be required to traverse the facility; reach, communicate, and exchange information

Job Posted by

Straz Center for the Performing Arts, Inc.