FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST

Job Description

Job Description

Described as of May 2025

Job Title Finance and Accounting Specialist

ReportsToVice President of Finance and Administration

Direct Reports N/A

StatusRegular Full-Time Exempt

Location On site in Houston, TX, with flexibility for occasional remote work

Schedule General business hours with occasional nights and weekends

O V E R V I E W

The Hobby Center’s Finance and Accounting Specialist serves as a crucial member of the Finance and Administration team, delivering consistently high-quality accounting work on important tasks that keep vital information flowing throughout the organization.

M A J O R F U N C T I O N S

• Maintain and keep up-to-date, audit-ready records for various financial accounts, including – but not limited to – event sales & tickets, parking, sales tax, concessions, catering, merchandise, customer event deposits, corporate cards, chargebacks, and more.
• Process and reconcile financial transactions such as payables, receivables, cash/check deposits, journal entries, daily bank feeds, and more.
• Perform routine review of general ledger & agings for monthly close.
• Provide support for budget preparation and annual audit.
• Build reports and analyses in accounting software; create presentations for department; provide support for monthly financial reporting.
• Coordinate corporate card program and employee reimbursements.
• Identify and resolve discrepancies in all areas described above.

Responsibilities may be modified as needed to meet the organization’s goals and employee’s strengths.

T R A I T S A N D C H A R A CT E R I S T I C S

You Are

• A resourceful, proactive team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment
• A creative problem-solver who can easily adjust from details to big picture
• A strong communicator who can quickly translate needs into action
• A self-starter who can balance priorities and meet deadlines

We Are

• A vibrant performing arts center in downtown Houston offering a huge range of arts and entertainment experiences.
• An established, stable nonprofit organization engaged in an exciting period of growth and transformation.
• Committed to creating a welcoming, inclusive workplace that embraces diversity of people and ideas and fosters a sense of belonging.
• A high-performance culture that is supportive of your professional growth and ability to work in a sustainable, empowered way.

Skills and Qualifications

• Experience in event-based accounting/finance, such as performing arts, is strongly preferred
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills are preferred
• Experience with Sage Intacct accounting software and Ramp corporate card/bill pay software is a plus
• At least 3 to 5 years of experience and a Bachelor's degree

Team members at the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts must thrive on challenge and be comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Working with a nimble and efficient team requires that members bring an entrepreneurial spirit to their work, providing leadership across a broad scope of work.

C O M P E N S A T I O N

The Hobby Center offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 403b savings plan with matching employer contributions, and paid time off. The anticipated hiring range for this position is $65,000-$75,000 annually.

A B O U T T H E H O B B Y C E N T E R F O R T H E P E R F O R M I N G A R T S

The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts deepens understanding of our shared humanity. We serve as a connector, convenor, and incubator for all Houston audiences, artmakers and arts organizations. By presenting engaging performances and educational programs, we strengthen our sense of belonging to shape a more cohesive and connected Houston community. Opened in 2002, the Hobby Center campus houses two theaters including the 2,650-seat Sarofim Hall and the 500-seat Zilkha Hall. Delivering a best-in-class patron experience, the Hobby Center welcomes over 400,000 audience members annually to engage with high-quality arts programming including the Memorial Hermann Broadway at the Hobby Center series. The Hobby Center is also home to a full season of musical theatre produced by Principal Resident Company Theatre Under the Stars, as well as a variety of diverse performances from both Houston-based and touring artists and companies. Education and accessibility initiatives are central to the Hobby Center’s impact in Houston through programs like the ExxonMobil Discovery Series that welcomes thousands of students to performances every season. Since 2012, the Hobby Center has been a national leader in accessibility, presenting Sensory Inclusive performances and providing exemplary customer service via its Access Team at all public events. Over the past year and a half, the Hobby Center developed and is implementing a strategic plan that drastically shifts its role in the Houston arts community. The Programming and Education Department was a result of this plan's first steps. This is an exciting time to be involved in the Hobby Center as it implements its new identity with a focus towards expanding the communities it serves and engages.

The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts is an equal opportunity employer where equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility are deeply valued.