Assistant Controller

Job Description

Join the SLSO in a key role poised for growth into the Controller role within 12 months! This is an opportunity to create a lasting impact during one of the most thrilling times in the history of the orchestra as we will soon return to the beautifully renovated Powell Hall for our 2025-2026 season.

This role is responsible for accounting management of all gifts, including permanently and temporarily restricted records, as well as those impacting the Endowment Trust and the collected endowment. Prepare 990 tax reports for SLSO and the Endowment Trust. Review accounts payable checks and reconcile balance sheet accounts, as part of the preparation of audit schedules for the outside auditors. Review all cash receipts for proper G/L distribution and accuracy of deposits. Backup the controller in the oversight of daily functions such as accounts payable, gift entry, and other Accounting Department activities.

Responsibilities:

Maintain permanently restricted gift schedule and supporting documents.

Review all gifts for accuracy, proper designation and support prior to entry.

Respond to internal and external inquiries regarding accounting record or procedures.

Reconcile balance sheet accounts monthly and initiate corrections needed.

Maintain collected endowment schedule and balance to investment section of monthly financials.

Prepare monthly development entry, reconcile balance differences.

Process billings for receptions & hall rentals, including settlement of such events.

Review voucher checks for accuracy, proper approval and maintain control log of checks issued, transmit PositivePay file to Commerce and monitor Positive Pay activity.

Reconcile SLSO Operating bank account, including daily analysis of bank activity.

Prepare 990 support reports for SLSO and Endowment trust.

Maintain temporarily restricted gift schedule, prepare releases monthly, compare with budget, and tie to GL.

Backup the controller in the oversight of Accounting Department activities.

Monitor balance the Bulk mail account, including monthly journal entry and corrections of coding and mail house activity.

Responsible for recording and reconciling all GIK.

Prepare monthly ticket entries, including reconciling all ticketing balance sheet and income accounts.

Daily reconciliation of all cash receipts’ entries and deposits.

Analyze financial activity to budget expectations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, or related field.

Five+ years’ advanced accounting experience, preferably in a non-profit environment.

CPA certification preferred. Public accounting experience preferred.

Proficient in Word and Excel. Accounting software such as Financial Edge preferred.

High degree of accuracy and ability to meet deadlines.

Strong communication skills.

Ability to work independently and with teams. Leadership and supervisory experience preferred.

Ability to maintain confidentiality and work with confidential data.

Full-time