Accounting Manager

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Full Time Professional Birmingham, AL, US

6 days ago Requisition

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, the Coca Cola Amphitheater, 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 visitwww.bjcc.org .

The Accounting Manager will at the direction of the Director of Finance oversee the general accounting operations by maintaining, reviewing and verifying financial records or transactions. 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 Director of Finance. Trains and mentors accounting staff members.

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

• Performs and manages day‑to‑day accounting operations, including accounts payable, general ledger and treasury activities.
• Ensures accuracy and effectiveness in all accounting tasks.
• Recommends financial actions by analyzing accounting options.
• Substantiates financial transactions by auditing documents.
• Reconciles financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information.
• Produce error‑free accounting reports and present results as required.
• Train, motivate, and mentor senior accountants and accountants.
• 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.
• Assists in budget preparation by calculating, analyzing and preparing financial and statistical reports for department managers and board of directors.
• Assist in end of month closing including reconciliation of certain general ledger accounts.
• Maintains and updates vendor files.
• 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.
• 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.
• Remain up‑to‑date and aware of accounting best practices, legal requirements and business trends.
• Performs other duties as required.

Competencies Accountability, Interpersonal Skills, Customer Service, Communication, Active Listening, Conflict Management, Job Knowledge, Dependability, Financial Administration, Strategic Thought, Quality, Problem Solving, Budgeting, Ethical, Organizational Skills, Technical Skills, Learning and Development.

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…