What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Accountant position at Hudson Valley Shakespeare?
Hudson Valley Shakespeare (HVS) is a professional nonprofit theater company that presents a rotating repertory season of Shakespeare, contemporary plays, and musicals in an open-air theater from June through September.
Located in Garrison, New York in the heart of the Hudson Valley, our spectacular 98-acre campus is a vibrant community hub, a cultural and educational anchor for the region, and a national model for environmental sustainability in the performing arts. In summer 2026, HVS will open its first permanent home: The Samuel H. Scripps Theater Center.
We are seeking a full-time Staff Accountant to support the day-to-day financial operations of our growing organization. This is seasonally high-volume role demanding accuracy and attention to detail. The Staff Accountant helps keep the Finance department running smoothly to ensure that artists, staff, and vendors are paid correctly and on time.
This position is ideal for a collaborative accounting professional eager to streamline workflows, find efficiencies, and help build smart, scalable systems.
Responsibilities
- Process accounts payable, including capital project invoices and petty cash, with accuracy and timeliness.
- Prepare and process weekly payroll, including grant-related time tracking and reporting, union dues, overtime and agent fees.
- Record accounts receivable, including ticket income, grants, donations, and pledges.
- Support the Controller with documentation and preparation for monthly bank reconciliations.
- Maintain well-organized financial records.
- Follow and maintain HVS financial controls and best practices, consistent with the internal Accounting Manual.
- Collaborate with the Director of Finance and Controller to document workflows and help implement process improvements and automation.
- Provide other finance-related support to staff as assigned by the Director of Finance.
- Support HVS in maintaining an organizational culture rooted in our core values of Excellence, Inclusion, Generosity, Playfulness, and Sustainability.
Qualifications and Experience
Candidate should have:
- At least 5 years’ experience in accounting, bookkeeping or equivalent role
- Comfort working in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment with weekly AP and payroll cycles
- Excellent communication skills and discretion with sensitive information
- Commitment to continuous learning
Preferred but not required:
- Experience handling payroll
- Familiarity with Sage Intacct accounting software
- Familiarity with Bill.com
- Experience working in a nonprofit organization, especially in the performing arts
- Relevant coursework in Accounting
Terms and Compensation
- Start Date: Immediate, June-July 2026
- Salary Range: $65,000-$70,000
- Benefits: Health insurance options, paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave
- Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours/week. This position is primarily in-person, operating in an office environment. Option to work remotely one day a week, except when on-site support is required.
To Apply
- Please send your resume and a brief cover letter in PDF format to jobs@hvshakespeare.org with the subject: Staff Accountant: [Your Name]
- No phone calls, please.
- Application deadline: August 12, 2026
Pay: $65,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
Salary : $65,000 - $70,000