Hudson Valley Shakespeare is seeking a full-time Staff Accountant to support the day-to-day financial operations of our growing organization. This is seasonally high-volume role demanding accuracy and attention to detail. The Staff Accountant helps keep the Finance department running smoothly to ensure that artists, staff, and vendors are paid correctly and on time.

HVS is presently in the process of a migration from QuickBooks to Sage Intacct, and the Staff Accountant will play a key role in collaborating effectively to make this transition successful. This position is ideal for a collaborative accounting professional eager to streamline workflows, find efficiencies, and help build smart, scalable systems.

Responsibilities
• Process accounts payable, including capital project invoices and petty cash, with accuracy and timeliness.
• Prepare and process weekly payroll, including grant-related time tracking and reporting, union dues and overtime.
• Record accounts receivable, including ticket income, grants, donations, and pledges
• Track fixed asset purchases and project expenses related to our capital campaign.
• Support the Controller with documentation and preparation for monthly bank reconciliations.
• Maintain complete and well-organized financial records in accordance with audit and grant requirements.
• Follow and maintain HVS financial controls and best practices as indicated by GAAP and/or HVS Accounting Manual.
• Manage and process weekly Actor’s Equity Association union liability payments (Health, P&W), Actor’s Agent fees, vacation and 401k payouts, in collaboration with the Company Manager.
• Collaborate with the Director of Finance and Controller to document workflows and help implement process improvements and automation, particularly in A/P and reporting.
• Provide other finance-related support to staff as assigned by the Director of Finance.
• Support HVS in maintaining an organizational culture rooted in our core values of Excellence, Inclusion, Generosity, Playfulness, and Sustainability.

Qualifications and Experience
• At least 5 years of experience in a Staff Accountant, Bookkeeper or equivalent role
• Proficiency with Sage Intacct accounting software. Experience implementing this software is a plus
• Familiarity with Bill.com
• Comfort working in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment with weekly AP and payroll cycles
• Excellent communication skills and discretion with sensitive information
• Commitment to continuous learning
Preferred but not required:
• Experience working in a nonprofit organization, especially in the performing arts
• Relevant coursework in Accounting