Full Cycle Bookkeeper/Accountant

Hello! Thank you for your interest in working with the Bob Baker Marionette Theater!

OVERVIEW
The Bob Baker Marionette Theater in Los Angeles, California is growing, and we need your help! We are looking for a self-motivated, task-oriented, and —most importantly—warm-hearted Full-Cycle Bookkeeper to keep our (finances)books in order. The Full-Cycle Bookkeeper is responsible for all aspects of the accounting and financial operations of the Bob Baker Marionette Theater. The ideal candidate will be highly organized and able to evaluate our current workflow systems and implement efficient improvements. They will have a strong understanding of accounting principles and nonprofit financial management, as well as experience with accounting strategies and bookkeeping software.

RESPONSIBILITIES
-Accountable for providing accurate financial data that informs our yearly 990 our third party accountants/auditors.
-Accountable for the day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll, with support from an hourly bookkeeper responsible for data entry and invoicing in Quickbooks.
-Responsible for securing and maintaining all non-profit compliance paperwork
Prepare and analyze financial statements, including cash flow, balance sheets and income statements
-Maintain and improve classing/categorization systems
-Track and monitor expenses and revenues
-Prepare grant reports, project and departmental reports and other financial documents as required
-Assist with the preparation of the annual budget
-Work closely with the Executive Director and Board of Directors on all financial decisions
Stay up-to-date on accounting regulations and best practices
-Review workflow and software integration across financial platforms, such as Quickbooks, Neon CRM, Square to maximize efficiency and recommend internal controls and greater efficiency
-Responsible for ensuring best practices and implementation of Operational requirements such as Insurance, Workers Compensation
-Comprehensively understand and make recommendations for current holdings and business investments
-Contribute to negotiations for potential future building purchase

QUALIFICATIONS
-Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field or equivalent experience
-5+ years of experience in accounting, preferably in a ***nonprofit setting***
-Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial management
-Fluency with QuickBooks, Proficiency with CRM software, Asana
-Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
-Ability to work independently and as part of a team
-Detail-oriented and organized

*As a small nonprofit theater, we have made it part of our mission to grow our wages over the next several years. To this end, we have a scale in place to keep raising wages for all of our staff toward a more sustainable future.

We strive to reflect the communities we serve and model the values we hope to see out in the world. Bob Baker Marionette Theater is committed to cultivating a diverse workforce and supporting a creative and inclusive culture. We encourage applicants of all cultures, ethnicities, races, gender identities, nations of origin, ages, languages spoken, veteran statuses, religions, abilities, sexual orientations, and beliefs. Bob Baker Marionette Theater will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

Salary: $75,000 – $80,000

Benefits: 401k, Vision/Dental/Medical Insurance

Education requirements: Bachelor’s degree

Deadline to apply: December 21, 2024

Documents required to apply: Resume, Cover Letter

How to apply: Fill out this Google Form.