- Location
- Nashville, TN
- Department
- Finance
- Seniority
- Senior
- Source
- Paylocity
Description
Description
The Senior Accountant ensures timely reconciliation and reporting of all financial statements and
prepares financial analyses for the CFO and other key stakeholders as requested; and maintains fiscal
records.
Requirements
Essential Job Functions:
• Performing timely and accurate month-end journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations (e.g., net assets, investments, revenue, expenses, payroll allocations, etc.), ensuring that accounting schedules are updated and accurate.
• Performing general ledger accounting for eCommerce, Music Tours and retail merchandise in QuickBooks or similar ERP.
• Ensuring proper revenue and expense recognition.
• Ensuring all finance and accounting operations comply with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and federal and state laws and regulations.
• Assisting the CFO and other managers in developing and monitoring departmental, project, and organizational budget; assisting with monthly financial reporting needs.
• Performing fiscal year-end close activities and assisting with activities and requirements of external auditors.
• Communicating regularly with the CFO and internal stakeholders.
• Managing select administration activities for sales and use tax and income tax registrations for states with appropriate nexus.
Skills and Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, or relevant field required with the equivalent Accounting and Business course hours to be eligible for the CPA exam. Master’s degree and/or CPA certification a plus.
• 2-4 years accounting experience at a medium sized Company $50 million to $250 million in revenue or preferably someone currently working at a local or regional CPA firm with exposure to SALT (state and local taxes) and general business tax preparation looking to transition into private accounting.
• Prior auditor experience and QuickBooks is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications (i.e., Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.) with expertise in Excel required.
• Sound knowledge of accounting principles, standards, and regulations.
• Proficiency and hands-on experience with financial management software required.
• Experience preparing and communicating with CPA firm for the annual audit.
• Good data management and data analysis skills.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Detail-oriented with a passion for accuracy.
• Good interpersonal skills, with experience collaborating in a multidisciplinary, diverse, and dynamic team.
• Good verbal and written communication skills, including ability to explain financial terms in simple language.