Staff Accountant (In Person, Myrtle Beach, SC)

Staff Accountant– Job Description

Full-Time | In-person | Myrtle Beach, SC

Role Overview

Ensemble Performing Arts, a high-growth consolidator of performing arts businesses, is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join the accounting team, working with Showstopper dance competition. This is an in-person role located at our Showstopper offices in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina and the work schedule is full-time (40 hours per week). Showstopper is a subsidiary of Ensemble Performing Arts.

The ideal candidate will have experience in a variety of accounting functions, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, balance sheet account reconciliations, fixed assets and financial reporting. This role will also involve supporting the daily operations of the accounting department, monthly closing process and ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of financial transactions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Accounts Receivable: Manage and monitor all incoming payments, ensuring timely and accurate posting. Assist in collections and resolving discrepancies.
• Daily Deposits: Prepare and record daily deposits into the appropriate accounts. Ensure that cash transactions are accurately reflected in financial records.
• Accounts Payable Preparation: Review, process, and prepare accounts payable for payment. Ensure all vendor invoices are accurately recorded and paid in a timely manner.
• Awards & Rebate Checks: Prepare and issue award checks and rebate checks according to company policy and accounting standards.
• Square POS: Utilize Square platform for transaction reporting, reconciliation, and general ledger entries. Ensure Square transactions are properly recorded and reconciled monthly.
• Inventory Management: Oversee the management and tracking of inventory, ensuring that all inventory-related transactions are accurately recorded and reported in the financial statements.
• Account Reconciliations: Perform balance sheet account reconciliations including, but not limited to, prepaid expenses, accrued expenses, deferred revenue, fixed assets, sales tax payable, and goodwill.
• Credit Card Transaction Posting: Administrate the company’s credit cards. Review and post American Express and other credit card transactions, ensuring accuracy and reconciliation with the general ledger.
• Payroll Processing and Approval: Process and approve weekly payroll and then post the payroll file to the general ledger once processed. This would also include posting monthly payroll accruals.
• Financial Reporting Support: Assist in preparing financial statements and reports, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies and GAAP.
• Compliance & Documentation: Maintain accurate documentation of all accounting transactions, ensuring compliance with internal controls, policies, and external regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with Team: Work closely with other departments, such as Operations and Sales, to ensure smooth financial processes and resolve any accounting-related issues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (required). CPA or working toward certification is a plus.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in accounting, with at least 2 years in a staff accountant role. Experience with Square and inventory management is preferred.
• Proficiency with accounting software (e.g., NetSuite preferable) and payroll processing system (Paylocity).
• Advanced Excel skills (at minimum a thorough understanding of pivot tables, VLOOKUP, etc.).
• Payroll processing (Paylocity).
• Experience posting and reconciling transactions for credit card accounts (American Express and others).
• Familiarity with Square payment platform and reconciliation processes.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles (GAAP).
• Exceptional organizational skills with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to identify and resolve accounting discrepancies and financial issues.

Compensation & Benefits

This role will be full-time, in person role in Myrtle Beach, SC, and with a salary of $55,000-60,000/year. The Staff Accountant will be eligible for PTO in accordance with Ensemble policies. Ensemble offers Health, Vision, & Dental benefits to all full time employees, and all employees are eligible for a 401K with employer match after 90 days of employment. Join a supportive, mission-driven arts organization with opportunity for growth as Ensemble’s operations scale.

How to Apply

Please submit:

• Your resume
• A brief cover letter outlining your interest in this role and relevant experience
• Responses to our short questionnaire about your background.

Applications without a cover letter and questionnaire response will be considered incomplete and not reviewed. Diversity is a strength of our artistic community and we invite all those meeting the above criteria to apply.

About Ensemble Performing Arts

Ensemble Performing Arts, an Inc 5000 award winner, is an owner and operator of independently-run performing arts schools and businesses, powered by passionate educators and supported by a team that believes in preserving what makes each school special. Our mission is to deliver excellence in arts education through excellence in administration.

Our Values:

• Stewardship: We support local arts communities by making it easy for educators to focus on teaching.
• Growth: We invest in our team and partners to build a brighter future in arts education.
• Stagehands: We work behind the scenes so teachers and students can shine on stage and be the stars of the show.

To learn more about Ensemble, visit ensembleschools.com