Bookkeeper

The Shakespeare Center of Los Angeles (SCLA), a non-profit theatre and education organization located in downtown Los Angeles, seeks proposals for a contract individual or firm to serve as the organization’s Bookkeeper, working under the supervision of SCLA’s Finance Director.

Services required include:
– Regular reconciliation of up to six (6) bank accounts, plus a separate supporting organization.
– Reconciling balance sheet items and supporting schedules, ensuring accuracy for audit and ongoing record-keeping.
– Performing the basic monthly close on the P&L (i.e. entering and matching items from the bank feeds, double checking payroll entires, confirming that supporting documentation is filed and complete, coding revenue entires).
– Enter and code bills in Bill.com for approval.
– Assist with preparation of 1099s and annual audit, as needed.
– Reconcile program expenses for grant reporting.
– Performing accounting functions for theatrical productions, as needed.

SCLA is seeking a qualified individual or firm with a minimum of 3-5 years of bookkeeping experience, and the ability to independently analyze and solve problems. Work can primarily be performed remotely, but a preference will be given to local providers who can periodically work on-site in support of special projects. Estimated workload is ~10 hours per week, and target fee range is $60 – $65/hour.

Please submit letter of interest and credentials to Dana Kelly, SCLA Finance Director, at dana.kelly@shakespearecenter.org.