Senior Accountant

ABOUT THE BJCC

For over 50 years, the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex (BJCC) has served as a premier entertainment destination attracting a broad array of events across a diverse collection of venues. Centrally located in the heart of Birmingham, Alabama's Uptown Entertainment District, the BJCC campus includes Legacy Arena at the BJCC, Protective Stadium, BJCC Concert Hall, over 220,000 square feet of meeting & exhibition space, and City Walk BHAM, a 31-acre public outdoor space with a dog park, pickleball courts, skate park and much more. For more information visit

Summary/Objective

The BJCC Senior Accountant will provide accounting assistance in the maintenance and review of financial records including posting entries, reviewing and processing invoices for accounts receivable. Performs account reconciliations, event accounting and other account analysis for BJCC accounts. Generates accounting reports. Maintains financial records, analyzing accounts and/or other routine accounting duties. Provides accounting assistance to the Senior Director of Finance.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

Demonstrates understanding and full performance ability in each of the following:

• Documents financial transactions by entering account information.
• Recommends financial actions by analyzing accounting options.
• Substantiates financial transactions by auditing documents.
• Reconciles financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information.
• Provides general accounting assistance in the maintenance and review of financial records including posting transactions, reviewing, collecting and processing invoices for accounts receivable.
• Maintains financial security by following internal controls.
• Reconciles event ticket receipts and prepares event income reports.
• Assist in end of month closing including reconciliation of certain general ledger accounts.
• Processes tenant invoices and receipts.
• Helps prepare monthly financial statements and month end closeouts.
• Prepares invoices and payments by verifying documentation and requesting disbursements.
• Answers accounting procedure questions by researching and interpreting accounting policy and regulations.
• Prepares special financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends.
• Maintains customer confidence and protects operations by keeping financial information confidential.
• Contributes to team effort by assisting all roles in the department.
• Collaborates with box office team for event reconciliation.
• Demonstrates an advanced ability to listen, speak, interact tactfully and persuasively, and establish and maintain relationships constructively and cooperatively with BJCC partners, tenants and the public.
• Demonstrates an ability to independently create or write accurate, legible, grammatically correct reports.
• Demonstrates the ability to analyze and evaluate information and results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
• Performs other duties as required.

Work Environment This environment is fast paced and moderately demanding. Work is typically performed indoors, in a temperature-controlled office setting.

Physical Demands

Duties require extended periods of sitting. Limited amount of physical effort such as walking, standing, climbing, bending, stooping, squatting, and kneeling. Ability to lift up to 30lbs with or without assistance, while maintaining good balance. Must be flexible enough to reach above shoulder level and be able to push and pull for brief periods of time. Visual acuity, speech recognition, and speech clarity.


Position Type/Expected Hours of Work This is a full-time position. Normally, Monday-Friday regular business hours.

Required Education and Experience

• Minimum of three (3) years related knowledge, experience, and skills in accounting, account reconciliations, accounts receivable and maintenance of financial records required.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with emphasis in accounting or a related field is strongly preferred.
• Valid State Driver License.
• Due to the significant fiduciary responsibilities of this position, the offer will be contingent on an additional satisfactory credit check.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications:

• Demonstrates excellent time management and organizational skills with an attention to details.
• Ability to work ethically and maintain confidentiality.
• Must possess superb verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly speak and write Business English.
• Ability to build effective relationships, both internally and externally, by representing BJCC in a professional manner in all endeavors.
• Ability to apply accounting principles to the maintenance of complex fiscal and accounting records.
• Knowledgeable of accounting principles and practices.
• Must have excellent computer skills to include Microsoft Office and using spreadsheets and accounting software.
• Ability to strategically and critically think, use good judgment, problem solve, plan and coordinate programs.