Accounting Associate Job Description

Role Type: Non-exempt (eligible for overtime) 

Employment Basis: Full-time  

Work Environment: Strictly onsite/in-person 

Remote Work: No remote or hybrid options allowed

 Reports to: Accounting Manager

General Description:

The Accounting Associate is a full-time non-exempt position, onsite, in person without remote hybrid abilities. This role aids in the accounting needs of the company. 

Compensation Range:

$19 - $24 per hour

Essential Responsibilities and Duties:

• Reconciling the company’s daily receipts and update bookkeeping ledgers.
• Maintain approved cash handling procedures
• Assist the Accounting Manager to maintain subcontractor information
• Data Entry of Accounts Payable / Accounts Receivable
• Filing and remitting sales taxes and other financial obligations (including promotional reports)
• Maintain Inventories and Costing
• Understand financial and accounting softwares used by the company
• Process AP payments & maintain appropriate files – reconcile balances as needed
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain a high level of discretion, as this role has access to sensitive and confidential financial data
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Skills:

• Great organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Experience with accounting & financial softwares and data entry
• Excellent understanding of accounting rules and procedures, including the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Ability to work independently
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion when working with sensitive financial records and company information
• Analytical skills

Education and Experience:

• Accounting degree given preference but not required.
• Prior experience in accounting job duties. 

Benefits: 

• Full-Time Employees Receive:

  • Comprehensive benefits package

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)

  • Full range of Health Benefits

  • Company paid LTD & Life Insurance

  • Discounted tickets to Mainstage shows

  • $2 onsite meal program

  • Developmental Trainings

Diversity Commitment:

Chanhassen Dinner Theatres is committed to fostering and cultivating a culture of inclusion that celebrates diversity and promotes equity. 

Our human capital is the most valuable asset we have. The collective sum of the individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, inventiveness, innovation, self-expression, unique capabilities, and talent that our employees invest in their work represents a significant part of not only our culture, but our reputation and company’s achievement as well. We embrace and celebrate the diversity of our staff, artists, and patrons.

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications.  Management reserves the right to change or modify such duties as required. All employees are responsible for following Chanhassen Dinner Theatres policies and procedures as defined by their manager or Employee Handbook.

Chanhassen Dinner Theatres provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.

Job description updated 2/2026