Accountant

Advanced Accounting And Financial Reporting

Under the direction of the Controller, performs advanced accounting and financial reporting functions for the Convention Center Authority while assisting with oversight of daily accounting operations.

Responsibilities:

• Posts, reviews, and maintains records of original entry related to accounts receivable, accounts payable, income, expenditures, and other financial activities.
• Compiles, records, analyzes, and reviews a variety of financial transactions.
• Manages and maintains the fixed asset process, including capitalization, disposals, depreciation, project tracking, and reconciliation of asset records.
• Reconciles subsidiaries and control accounts and prepares regular and special financial statements and reports.
• Reviews and monitors the work of accounting clerks to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with established procedures and accounting standards.
• Assists in the classification and control of revenues, expenditures, assets, and liabilities.
• Attends applicable training sessions
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree preferred
• Three to five years of relevant experience required
• Possess strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Individual should be self-motivated and self-starting, exhibit an ability to multi-task and require little supervision
• Proven experience in accounting roles with a strong understanding of financial concepts such as debits & credits, journal entries, and account reconciliation
• Familiarity with GAAP, governmental accounting standards, and SOX compliance protocols
• Experience in public accounting or corporate accounting environments is preferred; experience in non-profit or governmental sectors is a plus.

Music City Center is Nashville's convention center located in the heart of downtown. The 2.1 million square foot facility opened in 2013 and was built so that Nashville could host large, city-wide conventions in the downtown area. The mission of Music City Center is to create significant economic benefit for the citizens of the greater Nashville region by attracting local and national events while focusing on community inclusion, sustainability and exceptional customer service delivered by our talented team members. Equal Opportunity Employer In Compliance With Tennessee Law, all applications are subject to Public Disclosure The Convention Center Authority does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed or disability in admission to, access to, or operations of its programs, services, or activities. Discrimination against any person in recruitment, examination, appointment, training, promotion, retention, discipline or any other employment practices because of non-merit factors shall be prohibited. Requests for ADA accommodation should be directed to the HR Director @ View phone number on click.appcast.io.