Finance Assistant

Job Type
Part-time
Description
FINANCE ASSISTANT-SIGNATURE THEATRE
Signature Theatre, one of New York's leading off-Broadway theatres, is seeking a FINANCE ASSISTANT for The Pershing Square Signature Center on West 42nd Street.
About Signature
Signature Theatre is an artistic home for storytellers. By producing several plays from each Resident Writer, Signature offers a deep dive into their bodies of work. Founded in 1991 by James Houghton, Signature Theatre is now led by Artistic Director Paige Evans and Executive Director Timothy J. McClimon. Signature serves its mission by hosting our distinctive playwright residencies at our permanent home at The Pershing Square Signature Center, a three-theatre facility on West 42nd Street designed by Frank Gehry Architects. The Center supports and encourages collaboration among artists, cultural organizations, and local communities by providing free, public access throughout the space. In addition to its three intimate theatres, the Center features a studio theatre, a rehearsal studio and a public café and bar. Since its founding, Signature has received over 100 awards and in 2014 became the first New York theatre to receive the Regional Tony Award.
EDIA
Applicants from populations underrepresented in the theatre field and aligning with Signature theatre's institutional goals and priorities focused on playwrights, community and access are strongly encouraged to apply.
Signature is committed to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility and welcomes candidates who have demonstrable experience advocating for underrepresented communities.
Please read our commitment to creating a theatre focused on EDIA at signaturetheatre.org
Position Summary
Signature Theatre is looking for a detail-oriented and organized administrator to join our Finance team in supporting daily and weekly bookkeeping tasks. The Finance Assistant is a part-time position, hourly, non-exempt position with a flexible schedule of 20 hours per week at $24 per hour. The role will be supervised by and report to the Director of Finance. This is an entry-level role, great for someone looking to work in a non-profit or theatre finance office.
Responsibilities
• Review invoices and check requests for accuracy and enter into accounting system
• Prepare cash requirements and review of invoices for payment
• Review of posting reports from Box Office and Development of ticket sales and donations and enter into the general ledger
• Assist staff with monthly credit card and petty cash reconciliations
Requirements
Desired Skills
• Attention-to-detail
• Organization and time management
• Comfortable working with numbers all day
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office or Financial Edge a plus
Salary Description
$24.00/hour