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.
The SLSO embraces a world in which every life is enriched through the power of music. We are committed to cultivating a culture of inclusion and access where employees can grow and thrive. The collective sum of our employees’ individual differences, experiences, knowledge, self-expression, and talent are represented in our culture, innovative spirit and the SLSO’s achievements. In recruiting for our team, we welcome candidates’ uniqueness in culture, social identities, expression, and viewpoints. The SLSO is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
About the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra
Celebrated as one of today’s most exciting and enduring orchestras, the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra is the second-oldest orchestra in the country, marking its 145th year with the 2024/2025 season and its sixth with Stéphane Denève, The Joseph and Emily Rauh Pulitzer Music Director. Widely considered one of the leading American orchestras, the Grammy® Award-winning SLSO maintains its commitment to artistic excellence, educational impact, and community collaborations—all in service to its mission of enriching lives through the power of music.
The core of the SLSO’s artistic foundation is its dynamic partnership with Denève, whose energetic musicianship, visionary storytelling, and collaborative spirit have created stronger connections with local and visiting artists, as well as advanced the SLSO’s role as a leader in music education. The SLSO musical family also includes two resident choruses: the St. Louis Symphony Chorus, founded in 1976, performs choral-orchestral music from the Baroque era to today; and the St. Louis Symphony IN UNISON Chorus, founded in 1994, focuses on the performance and preservation of music from the African diasp...ora. The St. Louis Symphony Youth Orchestra, founded by Conductor Laureate Leonard Slatkin in 1970, is the region’s premiere training orchestra for high school and college students.
In March 2023, the SLSO broke ground on a 65,000-square foot expansion and renovation of the orchestra’s home, Powell Hall—the first major renovation project at the historic Grand Center building since it became the SLSO's permanent home in 1968. Led by the internationally acclaimed architecture firm Snøhetta, the project will transform the audience and artistic experience while protecting Powell Hall's historic character and celebrated acoustics, creating a state-of-the art center for community, innovation, and powerful music experiences. While construction is underway, the SLSO will perform throughout the community. The Jack C. Taylor Music Center, with the revitalized Powell Hall at its heart, will open in 2025.
An integral part of the vibrant St. Louis community, the SLSO enjoys a long history of robust and enduring artistic collaborations with individuals and organizations locally and around the world. Orchestra musicians share dozens of education and community performances throughout the region each year at medical facilities, places of worship, community centers, and schools. For more than 20 years, the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra: Live at the Pulitzer series has highlighted today’s leading musical voices through innovative performances in collaboration with and reaction to the exhibitions at the Pulitzer Arts Foundation. The SLSO has served as the resident orchestra for Opera Theatre of Saint Louis for more than 45 years. The orchestra also continues to foster impactful artistic collaborations, including a chamber music series with The Sheldon, as well as regular partnerships with The Muny, Saint Louis Dance Theatre, the Saint Louis Art Museum, and others. Beyond the St. Louis region, the SLSO's impact is realized through Saturday night concert broadcasts on St. Louis Public Radio and Classic 107.3, acclaimed recordings, regular touring activity, and a digital portfolio that includes a robust online education platform with curriculum materials, interactive programs, activities, and learning opportunities for all ages.
Since the arrival of Marie-Hélène Bernard as President and CEO in 2015, the SLSO has aligned its mission to make music more accessible, while fostering a culture welcoming to all. Building on its momentum, the SLSO serves as a convener of individuals, creators, and ideas, and is committed to building community through compelling and inclusive musical experiences. As it continues its longstanding focus on equity, diversity, inclusion, and access, the SLSO embraces its strengths as a responsive, nimble organization, while investing in partnerships locally and elevating its presence globally. For more information, visit slso.org.
