STAFF Accountant; Savannah

STAFF ACCOUNTANT

Job Location:

Savannah, GA 31421

At the Savannah Convention Center (SCC), we aim to be the event venue of choice, driving economic growth and showcasing the uniqueness of Savannah, Chatham County, and the state of Georgia. We aspire to be the premier event destination delivering exceptional service and creating memorable experiences.

Our team members, regardless of role, are dedicated to bringing this vision to life every day. If you are result‑oriented, passionate about customer service, believe in teamwork, and possess an unwavering commitment to quality, then a career with SCC could be your calling.

• Events management to include preparation of event settlement and event final closing.
• Billing multiple sources of revenue.
• Processing cash receipts and coding to revenue, reserve, etc.
• Contract review and file maintenance.
• Data entry and preparation of customer invoices for events, advertisers and miscellaneous activities.
• Revenue reconciliation.
• Aging reports, collections and tracking of outstanding receivables.
• Identify, research, and resolve problems within customer and G/L accounts, which may require journal entries and accruals.
• Reconcile balance sheets and bank reconciliations.
• Process daily bank deposits.
• Maintain filing for deposit records.
• Prepare and submit monthly Sales Tax Return.
• Perform other functions, duties and special projects as assigned by the Director of Finance and Administration.

• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks and manage workload using own initiative.
• High degree of integrity, accuracy, and compliance.
• Sound knowledge of accounting principles and procedures.
• Thoroughness in task approach, follow‑up and completion.
• Accurate and detail oriented.
• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel and Word).
• Outstanding verbal communication and customer service skills.

• College degree with emphasis on accounting, finance or business preferred.
• Minimum four (4) years in an accounting function.
• Experience may serve as a substitute for education on a two (2) years’ experience to one (1) year of education basis.
• Computer literate.
• Experience in an accounting software package.
• Knowledge of Excel, Word and PowerPoint preferred.
• Ability to demonstrate sound knowledge of accounting principles and procedures.

Standard office setting. May be required to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends according to event schedule, in addition to working normal business hours.