Senior Accountant

Title: Senior Accountant

Department: Finance

Reports to: Senior Accounting Manager

Summary

The Senior Accountant will play a vital role in the Finance department of the Philadelphia Orchestra and Ensemble Arts (“POEA”). Reporting to the Senior Accounting Manager, this position will support the monthly close process and be well-versed in the financial aspects of the ticketing and venue operations as it relates to the family of entities, partners, customers and clients. In addition, this position will establish and maintain general ledger account reconciliations and financial analysis of operations in our venues. This role will be part of the team that analyzes, aligns and enhances process and systems for the combined organization.

Essential Functions

• Recording and reconciling ticketing-related activity of the combined organization; Orchestra, Ensemble Arts and Audience Services.
• Analytically review transactions related to performance and event sales, deferred revenue, gift certificates, client liabilities, client receivables, intercompany transactions, ticket fees and other revenue, ensuring that information is categorized in the correct accounts, events and projects.
• Create and approve monthly close journal entries and critical review of general ledger activity.
• Create and maintain financial models for complex general ledger account reconciliations that bring clarity to the composition of month end balances.
• Assist with documentation of process and procedure for the CRM system, Tessitura and accounting software, Momentus and Blackbaud related transactions.
• Partner with departments across the organization to provide tools and information to advance the organization’s goals.
• Prepare ad-hoc analyses of operations to assist with strategic decision making by senior leadership.
• Facilitate and prepare workpapers for the annual financial audits and other reporting requirements throughout the year.
• Assist with special projects related to alignment of the family of entities.

Education/Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; CPA and/or MBA designation a plus. Minimum of 5 years general accounting experience in a complex environment. Non-profit experience preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Must possess strong analytical, communication and organizational skills.
• Excellent attention to detail
• Advanced proficiency in Excel
• Must have the ability to quickly learn new software systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage and work closely with all departments.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.

Resume and cover letter are required when applying for this position.

About The Philadelphia Orchestra and Ensemble Arts Philly

The Philadelphia Orchestra and Ensemble Arts Philly (POEA) bring together one of the world’s preeminent orchestras with the iconic venues that have anchored Philadelphia’s cultural life for nearly 170 years. As owner and operator of the Academy of Music, Miller Theater, and the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, and the programming partner for the historic Forrest Theatre, POEA serves as a cornerstone of the city’s artistic and civic identity, welcoming one million people annually to a vibrant constellation of stages across Center City.

Representing both the world-renowned Philadelphia Orchestra and a dynamic roster of resident partners and visiting artists, POEA presents more than one-thousand events annually that represent a wide range of programming, including Broadway, classical, comedy, theater, jazz, dance, and family presentations, reflecting and serving the breadth of the region’s communities. Through innovative programming, robust educational initiatives, deep commitment to diverse communities, and expanding digital platforms, POEA acts as a convener and civic partner—bringing people together, fostering dialogue, and creating an expansive, inclusive future for the arts in Philadelphia and beyond.

The Philadelphia Orchestra and Ensemble Arts is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants are considered for employment without attention to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ethnicity, veteran or disability status.

Employees are expected to be able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this position, with or without job modification/reasonable accommodation. If an employee believes a job modification/reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact Human Resources so that a review can be conducted. POEA strives to comply with the accommodation provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, and other related federal, state, and local laws.