Payroll & Revenue Accountant at Milwaukee Repertory Theater

Full-timeDescriptionPOSITION SUMMARYMilwaukee Repertory Theater is seeking a detail-oriented and systems-minded Payroll & Revenue Accountant. The ideal candidate will combine strong attention to detail with strategic thinking excel at problem-solving and process improvement and thrive as a versatile team player in a fast-paced arts environment. This role offers significant growth opportunities for an accounting professional passionate about supporting the theaters mission while building efficient systems and communicating effectively across all departments.Direct Reports: 0 FTEWhat We Are Looking For:You have an unyielding attention to detail and are passionate about accuracy in every aspect of your work. You ensure every payroll detail and record is correct and compliant.You work efficiently and proactively handling deadlines resolving discrepancies quickly and streamlining payroll tasks with technology.Your communication is clear and solution-focused making complex payroll processes understandable for colleagues at every level. When discrepancies arise you promptly flag them and provide actionable information and next steps.Essential Duties and Responsibilities Include:Payroll ManagementCore OperationsProcess four employee payrolls (weekly and bi-weekly cadences).Maintain payroll system accuracy (employee records withholdings deductions union contract rates).Ensure compliance with union contracts.Process wage garnishments and court-ordered deductions.Coordinate with Human Resources on new hires terminations and benefits changes.Prepare annual workers compensation audit and census data for benefit providers.Identify payroll process improvements and reduce manual work.Payroll AccountingPrepare payroll journal entries and reconcile monthly GL entries and liability accounts (accrued payroll payroll taxes payable employee deductions) investigating discrepancies and explaining variances.Ensure accruals are accurate and timely.Budget SupportForecast FICA UI and percentage-of-wages benefits costs for annual budget.Revenue Recognition and AccountingRevenue StreamsEnsure appropriate accounting for revenue and receivables.Reconcile pledge receivables with Development monthly; track collections and aging; coordinate on pledge terms and write-offs.Partner with Box Office to appropriately reflect show revenue including deferred revenue show revenue ticketing fees refunds and adjustments.Serve as Finance representative for Milwaukee Reps Tessitura relationship.Revenue Quality and ControlsPerform monthly revenue reconciliations across all streams.Investigate variances and unusual items.Ensure revenue is recognized in correct accounting periods.Additional ResponsibilitiesSupport management with ad-hoc financial analysis and special projects.Collaborate with department heads on budget planning and financial planning.Support grant reporting and compliance requirements.Serve as backup coverage for various team members during planned leaves and absences.Additional tasks as assigned.RequirementsREQUIREMENTS OF THE POSITIONExperience & EducationBachelors degree preferably in Accounting Finance or related field2-5 years of direct payroll experience preferably in nonprofit or organization with union contractsTechnical SkillsProficiency in any type of accounting software (Milwaukee Rep uses Abila MIP)Experience with payroll systems and software is essentialStrong understanding of revenue recognition principles and balance sheet reconciliationAdvanced Excel skills with interest in financial modeling and analysisFamiliarity with nonprofit accounting principles and fund accounting preferredCore CompetenciesExceptional attention to detail with ability to maintain accuracy under tight deadlinesStrong analytical and problem-solving abilitiesSystems thinking with drive to improve processes and build efficiencySelf-motivated with ability to work independently and manage prioritiesExcellent interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate across departmentsStrong written and verbal communication skills to explain financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholdersCuriosity and eagerness to learn all aspects of theater financial operationsFlexibility and adaptability to take on diverse responsibilities and provide backup supportPhysical DemandsThis role includes working at a computer for several hours daily maintaining prolonged static postures performing repetitive hand and wrist movements sustaining visual focus on screens and enduring extended periods of sitting. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Salary Description$65000-$70000 Key Skills ASC 606,Loyalty Marketing,GAAP,Journal Entries,Pivot tables,Accounting,Microsoft dynamics,Account Reconciliation,SOX,Microsoft Dynamics GP,ERP Systems,NetSuite Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Yearly Salary Salary: 65000 - 70000