What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Accountant position at Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce?
To apply send resume to employment@nashvillechamber.com.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the general supervision of the VP of Accounting and Finance, the Staff Accountant manages the general financial functions of the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce (NACC), the Nashville Chamber Public Benefit Foundation (NCPBF), consolidated affiliates of the Chamber as well as non-consolidated affiliates. The Staff Accountant is responsible for supporting accounts receivable and accounts payable, including depositing and recording incoming payments, processing outgoing accounts payable payments, and various general ledger entries. The Staff Accountant also reviews general accounting data for accuracy and completeness.
Financial Management & Compliance
- Process payments for accounts payable on a regular basis and maintaining accurate vendor tax IDs to ensure all vendors are correctly paid in a timely manner
- Maintain vendor records in accounting system(s) for all entities including the preparation of 1099’s for non-affiliated entities
- Assist Chamber staff with irregular invoicing and recording one-off and special project transactions; assist with recurring billing and credit card issues
- Prepare physical checks and perform electronic deposits into respective bank accounts
- Occasionally make in-person deposits at banks for physical checks received
- Assist Chamber staff with accounting questions and provide accurate financial information in response to inquiries from coworkers and members
- Maintain confidentiality of payroll information and financial records
- Assist with preparation of audit information for the NACC and the NCPBF
- Prepare and/or assist with preparation of supporting documentation for various tax filings, including the Form 990 for the NACC & NCPBF and the annual Metro Nashville Personal Property Tax Return
- Prepare monthly closing journal entries and review transactions and activity for accuracy and completeness for both NACC & NCPBF
- Assist VP with general financial functions for non-affiliated entities
- Assist in preparing annual budgets
- Assist out-sourced accounting consultants (Chazin) with the management of the Fixed Assets
- Communicate purchases and disposals as they occur
- Complete a semi-annual physical inventory of all fixed assets
JOB SPECIFICATIONS:
- KNOWLEDGE/EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
- Bachelor’s degree or relevant work experience required – concentration with required courses in Accounting strongly preferred
- Requires a minimum of two to three years’ experience in general ledger accounting
- or auditing
- Experience with and ability to prepare monthly closing statements and year end closing statements
- Excellent understanding of accounting principles (GAAP)
- Experience in Sage Intacct preferred
- Expertise in PC software and Excel spreadsheet applications
- Non-profit experience is preferred
- SKILLS REQUIRED:
- Strong analytical and accounting skills
- Strong and proven detail-orientation skills
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Effective communications skills
ABILITIES REQUIRED:
- Meet deadlines
- Deal with difficult, sensitive and confidential issues
- Work with little supervision
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships
- Manage multiple tasks
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/REQUIREMENTS: Describe the physical demands and normal or usual conditions under which the job is performed.
- Typically sitting at a desk or table.
- Intermittently sitting, standing or stooping.
- Occasional lifting of light objects (less than 24 pounds).
- Need to distinguish between shades of color.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Work is performed in a standard office environment (Monday – Friday 8:00 to 5:00)
To apply send resume to employment@nashvillechamber.com.