Job description

Golden Isles Convention & Visitors Bureau

Title: Senior Accountant
Department: Accounting
Reports to: CFO
Classification: Full-time Position in Market/Office
Benefits: Full-time with medical, vision and dental insurance, life insurance, paid vacation and holidays, a generous 401K retirement package

Key Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, management, or finance • 3 to 10 years of accounting experience • Excellent written and oral communication skills; excellent analytical skills • Working knowledge of current accounting platforms (e.g., QuickBooks, Blackbaud FE-NXT, Oracle NetSuite, Great Plains, Sage, or equivalent accounting system) • General understanding of payroll systems as it relates to accounting • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Publisher, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.) • Proficiency in Square Point of Sale software or equivalent software • Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles • Experience in a non-profit organization is preferred • Highly organized with all aspects of work, both digital and paper

Job Summary: The Golden Isles Convention and Visitors Bureau is a nationally recognized destination marketing organization dedicated to promoting tourism in Glynn County, Georgia. The senior accountant is an integral member of the administration team at the Golden Isles CVB (Convention & Visitors Bureau), supporting the operations of the organization through accurate and timely fiscal management and reporting.

Duties and Responsibilities: CVB Finances: • Accurately create journal entries including monthly and annual expenses, revenues, assets, and auditrelated transactions. • Ensure proper coding and enter all invoices and receipts for accounts payable. • Prepare and process the preliminary selection of vendors to be paid weekly for the CVB via check, EFT, or credit card. • Set up vendors and customers in the accounting software program. • Prepare customer invoices and customer payments in CRM (Customer Relationship Management) system. • Work with the CFO to provide monthly reports to the department directors to help manage their budgets. • Prepare and enter cash receipts accurately in the accounting system. • Process bi-weekly payroll and record in general ledger system. • Interact and work positively with CVB staff regarding various accounting functions that affect the other departments. • Research and respond to financial inquiries from internal managers and communicate findings clearly. • Ensure that all deadlines are met in accordance with company closing dates. • Work closely with department directors to assist and prepare financial data for committee and board meetings. • Analyze financial transactions and accounts to determine accuracy and completeness of entries. • Prepare reconciliations at months’ ends for all balance sheet accounts and sub-ledgers. • Assist in the preparation of the annual audit workpapers. • Contribute to the preparation of the annual budget. • Prepare the vendor 1099 forms at year end. • Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations as it pertains to the organization's financial reporting. Live Oak Store Finances: • Manage Square POS software to include user setup and permissions. • Ensure inventory items are set up properly in Square POS. • Ensure purchase orders are entered for all retail purchases and enter all inventory receipts. • Create price tickets for all retail items. • Record daily sales, inventory purchases, payments, and deposits for retail shop. • Calculate and pay state sales taxes monthly in a timely manner. • Files and maintains sales exempt status for retail store. • Generate all month-end reports for retail. • Provide reports to the Retail team to assist them in managing the Live Oak Store. • Prepare reconciliations at months’ ends for all balance sheet accounts and sub-ledgers. • Prepare the vendor 1099 forms at year end. Other: • Other special projects, reports, tasks, and financial assessments as assigned by the CFO or Senior Management. • Attend and participate in monthly All-Staff meetings, department meetings and other company training programs. • Maintain company confidentiality to include financial information, personnel information and other information related to company partners, vendors, and other contacts.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to safely lift and carry up to 30 lbs. for a short distance.
• Ability to stand, sit and visually concentrate for extended periods of time.

NOTE : Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position. These statements are not intended to be construed as a complete list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. The employee must be flexible regarding changing policies and procedures as well as varying deadlines.

Last Revised: -May 2023

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Physical setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Saint Simons Island, GA 31522: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Microsoft Excel: 3 years (Required)
• Microsoft Powerpoint: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

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