Accounts Payable (AP) Coordinator

Be a Star at the Straz Center for the Performing Arts!

Straz Center for the Performing Arts is seeking an Accounts Payable (AP) Coordinator to join our finance team. This position is responsible for the day-to-day accounts payable processing and cash deposit preparation.

Located in downtown Tampa the 335000 square-foot Straz Center one of the largest performing arts complexes in the country offers a team-based work environment that shows our dedication to the community every day. We reward our full-time employees with a strong benefits package including options for health/dental vision etc. discounted downtown parking food and show discounts plus a generous 403(b) plan and up to 27 days of PTO/Holidays per year.

Essential Functions:

• Manage accounts payable ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices payments and required approvals.
• Resolve vendor disputes track expense variances and ensure compliance with tax-exempt standards and W-9 maintenance for year-end reporting.
• Assist with monthly closing activities reconciliation of accounts and ensure proper coding and filing of invoices including alcohol and advertising.
• Provide accounting support maintain procurement card processes and assist with fiscal year-end audit and tax return preparation.
• Communicate with vendors and internal departments ensuring adherence to company policies GAAP and OSHA/safety regulations.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Communication and Language Skills.
• Mathematical Skills.
• Reasoning Ability.
• Computer Skills.
  • General understanding of integrated business applications.
  • Competency with all Microsoft Office products.
• Other Skills.
  • Proficient use of calculators telephone copiers and scanners fax machines.
  • Must be able to organize and prioritize in a fast paced continually changing environment.
  • Able to manage own priorities and resolve conflicting priorities within the department on a timely manner.
  • Able to exhibit flexibility on workload and priorities as needed.
  • Detail oriented.

Education and Work Experience:

• At least 2 years experience working in Finance or Accounting.
• BS or BA degree or equivalent experience in Finance or Accounting may be accepted.
• General understanding of GAAP policies and procedures.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

• The nature of this job requires that the employee work on-site as a regular work routine.
• While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to remain in a stationary position for long periods of time and use the computer and telephone. The employee is frequently required to traverse the facility for long periods of time reach and communicate both in person and by telephone.
• The employee is occasionally required to move up to 15lbs ascend/descend/work atop ladders and move and reach- at times in confined spaces.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
  
  

The David A. Straz Jr. Center for the Performing Arts Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to being an inclusive workplace and strongly believes in the importance of having a diverse group of individuals represented. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion national origin sex sexual orientation age disability gender identity marital or veteran status or any other protected class.

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