Sarasota Orchestra currently has a job opening for a Finance Associate.  The successful candidate will be responsible for processing accounts payable, processing payroll, tax filing, property rental records, and balance sheet analysis for selected accounts.

Responsibilities for this position include the following:

• Process all invoices for payment -- verify coding and approvals, print checks and A/P reports, maintain A/P files
• Process payroll for semi-monthly staff and musicians
• Coordinate Business Office support of Sarasota Orchestra Friends
• Reconcile selected association bank accounts monthly
• Handle vendor inquiries and invoice research
• Provide accounting support to other departments – provide reports, answer coding questions
• Reconcile Petty Cash
• Prepare monthly balance sheet analyses for selected accounts
• Prepare and distribute monthly departmental financial reports
• Prepare monthly Business Office reports as assigned
• Prepare monthly sales tax filings
• Assist with annual audit preparation
• Copier & Postage Meter -- maintain supplies, problem solving, tracking, cost, and prepare monthly allocation entries
• Reconcile and record Deferred Revenue
• Provide check-in support for Sarasota Music Festival, Summer Music Camp, and fundraising events, as needed
• Cover Receptionist Desk, as needed

Qualifications include the following:

• High School Diploma or equivalent; Associate’s Degree in Accounting or Business preferred
• 2+ years Accounts Payable experience
• 2+ years Payroll experience
• Must be proficient in MS Office: Word, Excel, Outlook
• Basic understanding of accounting practices and software
• Blackbaud Financial Edge software experience a plus
• Ability to work well in a team environment
• Ability to maintain positive relationships with musicians, staff and volunteers
• Self-motivated, accurate, detail oriented and deadline driven

A clean background and credit check will be required.

Sarasota Orchestra offers a competitive salary, generous time off and a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life insurance, disability and retirement.