Business Assistant – Manhattan Theatre Club
WHO: Manhattan Theatre Club
POSITION: Business Assistant
DESCRIPTION: Manhattan Theatre Club (MTC), a Tony Award-winning nonprofit theatre dedicated to the production of contemporary plays and musicals, seeks a full time Business Assistant. For over forty years, MTC has been the creative and artistic home for America’s most gifted theatrical artists, producing works of the highest quality by contemporary American and international playwrights. MTC produces eight plays annually in Broadway’s restored Samuel J. Friedman Theatre on West 47th Street and off Broadway at the historic NY City Center complex on West 55th Street.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to: accounts payable and accounts receivable, maintaining the general ledger, monthly asset schedules, and updating and reconciling accounts and expenses. This individual will also oversee the Business Intern, working with them to produce weekly box office statements and manage the ordering of office supplies.
The ideal candidate will have excellent written and verbal communication skills, a sharp eye for detail, exceptional organizational skills and the ability to coordinate and prioritize multiple projects at once. Proficiency with Microsoft Excel required and experience with Great Plains Dynamics, ADP Payroll and/or Tessitura a plus. A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business or equivalent experience is also required.
This is a full time, salaried position with excellent benefits. Benefits package including: group health insurance with options for spousal, family, and/or domestic partner coverage, basic life and long term disability insurance, paid time off, optional 401(k), voluntary dental and vision coverage, and flex savings plans for healthcare, dependent care, and commuting expenses.
To Apply: Submit cover letter, resume (in MS Word, PDF or plain text format) and salary requirements with “Business Assistant” as the subject line to: Stephanie Dolce, Director of Human Resources, at jobs@mtc-nyc.org
Manhattan Theatre Club is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
For more about MTC, please visit www.manhattantheatreclub.com
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