Bookkeeper
Lunchbox Theatre
Reports to: Executive director
Location: Lunchbox Theatre, Calgary
Job Type: Part-time (averaging five hours/week over a calendar year)
Since 1975, Lunchbox Theatre has been motivated by our founders’ desire “to present live theatre during the lunch hour to downtown shoppers and workers.” This simple yet profound statement from the founders continues to inspire us as we pursue our Vision: To provide lunch for the soul — nourish the community through meaningful and uplifting entertainment.
We hope to be the best part of your day by executing our Mission: Lunchbox Theatre presents engaging, accessible one-act plays primarily at lunchtime, focusing on new Canadian works that examine and explore socially relevant issues. We seek to provide memorable experiences that reflect today’s realities and expand our understanding of life. Lunchbox is a hub for artistic learning — for audiences, artists as well as new plays
Our work reflects our core values:
We are accessible, inclusive and anti-oppressive. We celebrate everyone’s stories to foster understanding. We engage—with playfulness and joy. We are accountable, respectful and sustainable
About the Position
Reporting to the executive director and working closely across all departments at Lunchbox Theatre, this role aids in the maintenance of our organization’s financial information. The Bookkeeper will lead accounts payable and receivable entries, act as the power-user for QuickBooks, and assist with anything related to finances at Lunchbox Theatre.
Responsibilities:
- Timely execution of all accounts payable and accounts receivable journal entries into QuickBooks
- Assisting with financial reporting
- Creation of invoices
- Payment issuance
- Maintaining chart of accounts
- Reconciling payments from non-cheque sources, including ticketing and donations software, retail payment processors, cash sources, and e-transfers
- Act as power-user for QuickBooks
- Banking
- Reconcile cash payments
- Maintain regular non-invoiced payments, including Receiver General of Canada, unions, and other suppliers
- Reconcile bank accounts on monthly basis
- Assist with annual audits, CRA submissions and T4 Preparation, annual T3010 returns, AGLC WCB returns
- Assist with the evolution of financial systems and payment methods
- Participate as key personnel in evolving administration and financial systems
- Other general duties as agreed
Job Requirements:
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in bookkeeping, preferably in a non-profit environment
- Certification (CB, CPA, or equivalent) an asset
- Advanced QuickBooks skills and Excel, and external e-commerce sites ie. Square, Canada Helps etc.
- Familiarity with Canadian accounting principles for a non-profit, registered charity
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving skills
- Ability to maintain flexible schedule due to operational needs of a non-profit theatre company
- Ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing environments
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with a variety of personalities
What we offer:
- Competitive hourly rate ($30-40)
- Opportunity to work with a dynamic arts organization
- Flexible scheduling
- Position can begin in early December or January
Application Process
Please email a letter of interest and resume to Patti Neice, Executive Director, at search@lunchboxtheatre.com.
Lunchbox Theatre embraces an open hiring and recruitment policy, committed to fostering diversity across age, gender and ethnicity.
Thank you to all applicants. Only those selected for interviews will be contacted. No phone calls, please.
For more information about Lunchbox Theatre please visit our website: lunchboxtheatre.com
