Accountant

JOB CLASSIFICATION Part-time(32-hours), Exempt Benefits Eligible, Hybrid (past 90-days) $40-$43K The Flynn is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We strive to be diverse in age, gender identity, race, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, ethnicity, and perspective. Our goal is to build and support an organization where everyone can do their best work. We believe that people of color, people from working class backgrounds, women, and LGBTQ people must be centered in the work we do; we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities. ABOUT THE FLYNN The Flynn is Vermont’s leading performing arts organization and a statewide platform for creativity, connection, and civic engagement. Through performances, festivals, education programs, and public-space initiatives, the Flynn serves more than 165,000 people annually and plays a vital role in Vermont’s creative ecosystem. The organization is guided by a bold 2025–2030 Strategic Plan focused on access, innovation, partnership, and national visibility. BASIC FUNCTIONS The Accountant supports the efforts of the organization to stay on budget and on schedule with respect to understanding and tracking show expenses. They work as part of the Finance team performing daily accounting tasks and help provide prompt information to drive key decision making. CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Perform activities related to the accounts payable function: review, code, and process accounts payable invoices and payments, including year-end 1099 processing. Collect and reconcile event settlements, show expenses, and actuals. Track show expenses against budgets and prepare timely reports for department managers. Reconcile general ledger and project accounts and assist with month-end and year-end accounting. Maintain accurate financial records, meet deadlines, and identify and resolve discrepancies. Perform other duties as assigned. SUPERVISION RECEIVED Reports to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, or a related field, and/or relevant accounting or bookkeeping experience. Experience with accounts payable, general ledger and project account reconciliations, and financial reporting. Experience in a nonprofit organization, particularly in the performing arts, is a plus. Strong attention to detail, organization, and follow-through, with the ability to prioritize and manage a high volume of work without sacrificing accuracy. Self-motivated and dependable, with a proactive approach to solving problems and meeting deadlines. Comfortable working with accounting software, cloud-based platforms, and automation tools. Proficiency with Financial Edge or similar general ledger software and Ramp, Bill.com, or comparable accounts payable systems. Working knowledge of GAAP. Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate across departments. This outline illustrates the type of work that characterizes the Job Classification. It is not an all-encompassing statement of the specific duties and responsibilities of, and qualifications for, the individual positions assigned to the Classification.