Washington Revels’ Mission: Washington Revels uses performance, education, and community engagement to revive, sustain, expand, and celebrate cultural traditions — in music, dance, storytelling, and drama — that bind people together in spirit and joy. We strive to illustrate the world’s common humanity, connecting all people in a community that stretches across ethnic, cultural, and religious divisions, and through time.

Under the direction of the Executive Director and in concert with the Board Treasurer, Washington Revels seeks an experienced, efficient, and highly organized Business Manager. The individual in this role will be responsible for the fiscal administration, basic bookkeeping and accounting tasks, payroll, and administrative operations of Washington Revels. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, self-motivated, and has some experience in non-profit operations and fiscal management with an arts organization.

Washington Revels welcomes all applicants, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, national or ethnic origin or identity, genetic information, political or religious opinion or affiliation, family responsibilities, or any other characteristic protected by law.

COMPETENCIES:

Knowledge of GAAP bookkeeping/accounting practices
Familiarity with Quickbooks online in a nonprofit context, fund accounting
Time management
Strong communication skills
Strong Problem-solving / analysis skills
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Office administration

FUNCTIONS:

Accounting & Financial Management: Implement and enforce established financial protocols and controls

Coordinate with development staff in the tracking and monitoring of gifts, donations, foundation receipts, and other revenue streams
Provide monthly financial reports to the Executive Director
Provide monthly financial reports for the bookkeeper, Finance Committee and Board
Create financial statements and act as primary contact for a contracted external bookkeeper
Work with the bookkeeper to ensure the organization is audit ready; provide information for the audit process

Fiscal Operations: Manage, track, and ensure all accounts payable and accounts receivables are paid and collected in a timely manner

Enter A/R and A/P data entries into Quickbooks
Ensure accuracy of the general ledger
Submit bi-weekly payroll
Ensure that organizational bills are paid on time
Monthly credit card statement entry and reconciliation

Fiscal Management of Grants & Contracts

Monitor organizational spending against budget and advise Executive Director of variances
Ensure that all registrations required by state and federal agencies are submitted and/or renewed on time
Monitor organizational spending against grant guidelines

Administrative Operations: Supervise administrative interns/volunteers. Delegate and prioritize tasks as necessary

Oversee facilities management and maintenance
Manage vendor relations and maintaining online accounts; act as primary contact with building management and vendors
Maintain and renew organizational insurance policies
Manage employee on-boarding, time and attendance system, and benefits
Track inventory and manage merchandise sales for productions onsite at venues, including working with sales volunteers and settling merchandise and box office accounts at each performance’s close

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

Experience working in an arts nonprofit or community-based non-profit organization that includes some finance and office management
Familiarity with QuickBooks, Excel, Google, Apple technology, and payroll systems
Must be detail-oriented, self-directed and prepared to work in a challenging, changing environment

WORK TECHNOLOGY:

This position operates in a professional office environment with an all-MAC IT system, Dropbox cloud storage, Google suite, QuickBooks Online, and both box office and CRM platforms.

WORKPLACE and HOURS:

This is a full-time position. Normal work hours include a standard 37.5 hour work week, with additional evening and weekend hours as needed. The Revels office is located at Glen Echo Park, with the flexibility to work off-site as needed and approved by the Executive Director.

COMPENSATION and BENEFITS:

Salary is $50,000-$58,000 based on experience; paid vacation, sick leave, holidays and personal days

TO APPLY:

Submit your resume and cover letter to jobs@revelsdc.org or mail to P.O. Box 665, Glen Echo, MD

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