Job Description

PERFORMING ARTS FORT WORTH, INC ACCOUNTING AND BUSINESS SPECIALIST

PLEASE NOTE: A COVID-19 vaccination record card is a job requirement for Performing Arts Fort Worth employees (subject to exceptions required by state and federal law including for religious belief and disability).

TITLE: ACCOUNTING AND BUSINESS SPECIALIST

DEPARTMENT: FINANCE/ADMINISTRATION

REPORTS TO: CONTROLLER

DATE: APRIL 2022

STATUS: FULL TIME; EXEMPT

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

To ensure Performing Arts Fort Worth (PAFW) achieves an optimal work environment and equitable treatment of all, employees are guided by two fundamental directives, the PAFW Operating Principles and the PAFW IDEA Statement, in addition to adhering to other terms and policies outlined in the Employee Handbook.

In addition to upholding to these fundamental directives, the Accounting and Business Specialist is responsible for providing financial and business analysis for management planning and support. This position is also responsible for compiling, verifying, processing and maintaining accounts payable and providing support to Finance and Administrative staff.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s degree in Management, Business, Accounting or relative area.
• Minimum of 4 years of management support, including creating and preparing business analysis and management reporting.
• Experience with accounts payable highly preferred.
• Experience with the performing arts industry preferred.

Must maintain a positive attitude and influence others to do the same. Must make decisions consistent with organizational policies and goals and responsibly handle confidential information. Must work with accuracy and attention to numerous details and timelines. Strong verbal communication skills are essential to interact successfully with all PAFW staff and a diverse customer base. Ability to work under pressure, consistently providing calm and effective resolution of customer and PAFW staff concerns, requests and/or complaints in a courteous and informed manner. Must possess initiative and drive, have broad relevant technical knowledge with strong project management ability, and have excellent written communication skills.

NON-SUPERVISORY

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES: Key activities of this position include but are not limited to:

• Collaborates with department and division managers to develop methods to measure and track organizational performance.
• Develops systems that gather, track, and report measures and performance.
• Prepares special reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends for status reports.
• Gathers, maintains and inputs data related to periodic and annual surveys.
• Keeps abreast of the performing arts industry conditions, standards and trends.
• Compiles, verifies, processes and maintains accounts payable.
• Assists with month end and year end closing of financial records and report preparation.
• Provides support to Finance and Administrative staff as directed.
• Maintains a positive, effective working relationship with administrators, employees, patrons, and the public.
• Other PAFW and departmental duties as assigned.

PLEASE NOTE:

PAFW is in the business of presenting arts and entertainment. To that end, all employees understand and accept that evenings and weekends are part of our operation. This position requires interacting with the public and being onsite for performances occasionally.

This job posting is not written to provide an all-inclusive listing of responsibilities and related activities. Job duties and assignments may change at any time with or without prior notice.

PHYSICAL/VISUAL ACTIVITIES OR DEMANDS:

Physical/visual activities or demands that are commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Working in close physical proximity to others including co-workers, vendors, and the public.
• Standing, Walking, Sitting, Reaching, Talking, Hearing.
• Sedentary Work - Employee required to exert up to 40 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently to lift, push, pull, or otherwise move objects and office equipment.
• Clarity of vision at a distance of 20 inches or less.

ENVIRONMENTAL/ATMOSPHERIC CONDITIONS: Environmental and atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this position include but are not limited to:

• Usual office conditions.

MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT AND WORK AIDS: Representative, but not all inclusive of those commonly associated with this position are: Computer (PC and Mac), Tablets, Mobile Devices (iOS and Android), Wireless Networking Systems, Printer, Scanner, Copier, Fax, Phone.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED AND MEET THE QUALIFICATIONS AS NOTED IN THIS JOB POSTING, SUBMIT YOUR LETTER OF INTEREST AND CURRENT RESUME.

EMAIL: CAREERS@BASSHALL.COM

MAIL: HUMAN RESOURCES , PERFORMING ARTS FORT WORTH , 330 EAST 4TH STREET, FORT WORTH TX 76102

Company Description

Performing Arts Fort Worth, Inc., is the non-profit organization that owns and operates the Nancy Lee and Perry R. Bass Performance Hall complex located in downtown Fort Worth, Texas. The 2,042-seat multipurpose Hall is renowned for its superb acoustics, exceptional sight lines and ambience on level with the great halls of the world. The adjacent Maddox- Muse Center, which is part of the complex, includes the 300 seat McDavid Studio, 300 seat Van Cliburn Recital Hall, and various facilities supporting an array of performances and special events as well as providing administrative offices for Performing Arts Fort Worth (PAFW) and the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra. PAFW presents national Broadway touring product under the Broadway at the Bass banner, as well as programming that currently includes Broadway Specials, Popular Entertainment, and Mc David Studio Concert Series, and has a robust Children’s Education Program. Bass Performance Hall is the permanent home to four resident companies: Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra, Texas Ballet Theater, Fort Worth Opera, and the Cliburn.