Staff Accountant

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the 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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

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 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

Position Requirements

JOB SPECIFICATIONS AND RQUIREMENTS: (INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING)

Bachelor’s degree or relevant work experience required – concentration with required courses in accounting strongly preferred
A minimum of two to three years’ experience in general ledger accounting or auditing
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 PREFERRED:

Strong analytical and accounting skills
Strong and proven detail-orientation skills
Strong problem-solving skills
Strong organizational skills
Effective communications skills

REQUIRED:

Meet deadlines
Deal with difficult, sensitive and confidential issues
Work with little supervision
Establish and maintain effective working relationships
Manage multiple tasks

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Typically sitting at a desk or table
Intermittently sitting, standing or stooping
Occasional lifting of light objects (less than 24 pounds)
Occasional lifting of objects weighing 25 to 50 pounds
Use of equipment requires a high degree of dexterity
Need to distinguish between shades of color
Work is performed in a standard office environment 8:00am to 5:00pm.

Application Instructions

If you or anyone you know would be interested in working with the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce; please email your resume to employment@nashvillechamber.com.

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