Staff Accountant - Equity-League Benefit Funds

Staff Accountant

Multiemployer Benefit Funds – New York, NY (Midtown Manhattan)

The Equity-League Benefit Funds (“Funds”), located in New York, NY (Midtown Manhattan), are currently seeking a Staff Accountant reporting directly to the Director of Finance and Accounting Manager. The Staff Accountant will assume shared responsibilities in handling the day-to-day administration of the office’s Accounting Department. The candidate will also interact collaboratively with the other department managers and staff representatives, along with employers, professional advisors, and colleagues, at all levels, both inside and outside the organization.

The Staff Accountant position is a primarily remote opportunity with the need to come into the office (located in the Times Square area of Midtown Manhattan) approximately once a week.

The Equity-League Benefit Funds are a not-for-profit organization whose primary purpose is to provide benefits to eligible actors and stage managers who are members of Actors’ Equity Association. The Funds provide eligible members with Health (medical, dental, vision and supplemental workers’ compensation), Pension (lifetime monthly income), and 401(k) (accounts in which to accumulate tax deferred income and/or employer contributions in a variety of investment vehicles) benefits. The Funds are a completely separate entity from the Actors’ Equity Association and jointly managed by Trustees appointed in equal number by the Actors’ Equity Association and Broadway League, the latter representing the hundreds of employers who contribute to the Funds. To learn more about the Funds, please visit https://equityleague.org/.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include but may not be limited to:

• Providing day-to-day handling of the Accounting Department’s Accounts Payable process.

• Assisting and coordinating with the Office’s Benefit Services Department as it relates to the administration and reconciliation of monthly pension payments.

• Assisting the department’s Senior Accountant/Payroll Manager with the preparation of weekly payroll.

• Providing support and assistance to the Director of Finance in preparing annual audit work papers.

• Assisting in the preparation of annual tax form filings, including Form 1099-NEC.

• Supporting the Accounting Department’s needs with regard to special projects and any other ad hoc work.

Requirements

The ideal candidate will meet the following requirements:

• Work Experience: Minimum of three-five (3-5) years of accounting experience, or relevant related experience, is required.

• Desired Experience: Handling of a high volume of daily accounts payable, along with knowledge of processing payroll through third-party payroll services (e.g., ADP).

• Educational Background: Four-year accounting degree is required.

• Special Skills or Credentials:

– Experience with multiemployer fund operations and regulatory environments of accounting standards. Experience in, or knowledge of, the theater industry is a plus.

– A professional with excellent judgment and a strong work ethic.

– Strong decision-making and organizational skills, with the ability to optimize the use of all available resources and deliver on multiple priorities.

– Strong project skills, including the ability to multi-task and prioritize effectively in order to meet deadlines.

– Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to interact with staff, at all levels of the organization, as well as outside professionals and service providers.

– Detail oriented with strong analytical skills, including ability to interpret financial and operating information.

– Flexible team player who is able to provide support to others.

– Proficiency with current technology (especially MS Word, Excel and Outlook) and experience with benefits administration systems.

To Apply

The Funds offer a competitive salary ranging between $70,000-$80,000 commensurate with experience, and a comprehensive benefits package to its employees including a defined benefit pension benefit, 401(k), employer-paid health insurance, dental, and vision insurance as well as generous paid time off. The Funds are an affirmative action employer and encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, or disability.

To apply for this position, please e-mail your resume/cover letter and salary requirements summarizing your qualifications to chiefaccountant@equityleague.org with the term, “Staff Accountant” in the subject line.


Salary: $70,000-$80,000