Accountant

Company: Fort Worth Opera

Company Location: Fort Worth, TX

Job Location: Hybrid/Other; On Site/In Person

Job Type: Part Time

Date Posted: September 16, 2026

Network(s): Finance, HR, & Administration

DESCRIPTION

Accountant

Reports to: Director of Finance Salary: $24 an hour, approximately 25 hours per week Status: Part-Time, non-exempt, hourly Benefits: This position is not eligible for employee benefits. Work Arrangement: Hybrid, with three days per week in the office

Position Summary

The Accountant is responsible for the day-to-day accounting and transaction processing of Fort Worth Opera, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and month-end support. This position works closely with the Director of Finance and provides responsive accounting support to staff and external partners.

The ideal candidate is an organized, detail-oriented accounting professional who can work independently, manage multiple priorities, maintain accurate financial records, and collaborate effectively across departments.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting & Close

·        Maintain QuickBooks Online and record routine accounting transactions and journal entries.

·        Prepare schedules and reconciliations for month-end and year-end close.

·        Help ensure the accuracy and integrity of the organization’s financial records.

Accounts Payable & Receivable

·        Review, code, and enter vendor invoices; verify approvals and documentation; prepare payments; and maintain vendor records and W-9s.

·        Record cash receipts, donations, and other revenue transactions and coordinate with departments to ensure revenue is recorded accurately.

·        Assist with annual 1099 reporting.

Payroll

·        Process bi-weekly payroll, review time records, and maintain appropriate documentation.

·        Process authorized payroll changes and assist with payroll and benefit reconciliations.

Grants, Audit & Compliance

·        Assist with tracking grant revenue and expenses and provide financial information for grant applications, budgets, reports, and close-outs.

·        Assist the Director of Finance with schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation for the annual audit, Form 990, and other required filings.

·        Maintain organized financial and compliance records and follow established accounting policies and internal controls.

Operational Support

·        Provide financial data and documentation for organizational needs.

·        Assist the Director of Finance with special projects as needed.

Qualifications

·        Three to five years of experience in an accounting environment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

·        Nonprofit accounting experience preferred; performing arts experience is a plus.

·        Strong understanding of general ledger accounting, reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end close.

·        Proficiency with QuickBooks Online required; experience with Bill.com or similar accounts payable software preferred.

·        Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.

·        Experience processing payroll and reconciling payroll-related accounts.

·        Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

·        Ability to communicate and collaborate professionally with staff, vendors, volunteers, and members of the public.

·        Ability to maintain strict confidentiality regarding payroll, banking, employee, donor, and other sensitive information.

Compensation & Work Arrangement

This is a part-time position at approximately 25 hours per week, paid hourly at $24/hour.  The position is not eligible for employee benefits.

The Accountant will work a hybrid schedule that includes three days per week in the Fort Worth Opera office, with flexibility for limited remote work and additional in-person attendance when organizational needs require.

HOW TO APPLY: For priority consideration, please send a cover letter, a current resume, and a list of at least three professional references to Fort Worth Opera at jobs@fwopera.org. We are accepting applications until position is filled.

ABOUT FORT WORTH OPERA: Fort Worth Opera is the oldest opera company in Texas, and one of the 14 oldest opera companies in the United States. The organization has received national attention from critics and audiences alike for its artistic excellence, pioneering spirit, and steadfast willingness to take risks. Celebrating its 80th year of operation in 2026, the company has not only performed hundreds of operas in Fort Worth featuring some of opera’s greatest stars; it is also known throughout the operatic world as a champion of new and rarely performed works.

With an annual budget of just over $2 million, Fort Worth Opera produces a fall and spring season of mainstage opera. The company also produces other performances throughout the year, including concerts and pop-up community outreach performances, bringing the art form to the community in unexpected venues, and acquainting new audiences with the joy of opera. Fort Worth Opera also boasts a highly successful opera education program, including The Hattie Mae Lesley Resident Artist program and the Education and Community Outreach Program, which brings opera to nearly 20,000 school children each year across the state of Texas. The company’s outreach efforts bring an operatic experience to people of every age, ethnic, and social group.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: Fort Worth Opera does not discriminate on the basis of national origin, race, religious belief, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation or disability in admission or access to, or employment in, its programs and activities.

Desired Start Date: October 12, 2026

BENEFITS

Pay Range: $24 - $24 Hourly

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