Spoleto Festival USA: Accounting Specialist

Dexter Foxworth

Now in its 49th year, Spoleto Festival USA is internationally recognized as America’s premier performing arts festival. For 17 days and nights each spring, Spoleto Festival USA fills Charleston’s historic theaters, churches, and outdoor spaces with performances in opera; theater; dance; and chamber, symphonic, choral, and jazz music. Spoleto’s mission is to present programs of the highest artistic caliber while maintaining a dedication to young artists, a commitment to all forms of the performing arts, a passion for contemporary innovation, and an enthusiasm for providing unique performance opportunities for established artists. Beyond its role as a launching pad for young talent, Spoleto also serves as a catalyst for cultural change and has aided in Charleston’s flourishing as a top arts and culture destination. The 2025 Season will take place from May 23 through June 8. Spoleto Festival USA is a 501 (c)(3) charitable organization.

Job Description

Spoleto Festival USA seeks a detail-oriented and proactive Accounting Specialist to join our finance team. With an operating budget of approximately $10 million, three facilities, a dedicated full-time staff of 28, and over 300 seasonal employees, this role is crucial in maintaining the financial integrity of our organization.

As an integral part of a small, collaborative team, the Accounting Specialist will manage various financial operations, including accounting, budgeting, and payroll functions. Reporting directly to the Financial Operations Manager and working closely with the CFO, this role is pivotal in processing financial transactions, improving business processes, monitoring revenue and expenses, and ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of financial statements and management reports.

Join us in a role that not only supports the financial backbone of Spoleto Festival USA but also contributes to the vibrant arts community in Charleston. We currently utilize Financial Edge (FE NXT) for fund accounting, Paylocity for payroll, and Tessitura for our fundraising, ticketing, and customer relationship management (CRM) needs.

Position Type: Full-time, exempt, and benefit eligible

Hours: A standard 40-hour work week; including work nights, holidays, weekends, and extended hours as required; on-call during Festival period

Anticipated Start Date: September 1, 2024

Location: Charleston, SC (onsite)

Department: Finance

Reports to: Financial Operations Manager

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