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Junior League of Nashville

Accounting Specialist

Junior League of Nashville

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Job Summary

Position Title: Full Charge Accountant
Department: Finance & Accounting
Reports To: Managing Director
Position Designation: Part-time. 16-20 hours a week.

Hourly Rate: $35.00/hour

Position Overview
The Full Charge Accountant is responsible for performing a variety of accounting-related functions, including accounts payable, monthly account reconciliations, journal entry processing, preparing biweekly payroll, financial reporting, and cash flow management

Position Overview
The Full Charge Accountant is responsible for performing a variety of accounting-related functions, including accounts payable, monthly account reconciliations, journal entry processing, preparing biweekly payroll, financial reporting, and cash flow management.

Job Responsibilities

Essential Functions 

  • Issue all payments weekly for the Junior League’s operating account.
  • Record all deposits.
  • Work with the Treasurer to enter committee budgets and the overall JLN annual budget on a timely basis.
  • Help prepare, deliver, and review committee budgets with Committee Chairs regularly.
  • Review and process bi-weekly employee payroll to ensure accuracy. Ensure the allocation and payment of pension funds to employee retirement accounts. 
  • Calculate and pay Tennessee sales tax due every quarter.
  • Prepare monthly financial statements, including balance sheet and income statements, investment accounts, and cash flow for Board review.
  • Prepare cash flow forecasts and projections as needed.
  • Work with and prepare documentation for auditors.
  • Prepare documentation for 990.
  • Prepare yearly analysis of endowments for possible withdrawals.
  • Attend quarterly trustee meetings,

Qualifications

Specific Job Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Traits

  • Solid understanding of basic accounting principles for nonprofit accounting,
  • Strong organizational skills, ability to prioritize, ability to meet deadlines and maintain accuracy,
  • Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality with sensitive information,
  • Excellent decision-making skills and the ability to analyze data and solve problems,
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills,
  • Ability to build strong work relationships with various stakeholder groups, and adapt to various leadership styles

Qualifications

  • Minimum 3 years of accounting experience is required
  • Associate/Bachelor’s degree in accounting 
  • Experience with Quickbooks Online 
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Additional Information

Benefits

  • Free onsite parking
  • 403(b) with Employer Match

How to Apply

To be considered for this position, please submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references to Amy Smotherman at asmotherman@jlnashville.org, including “Accounting Position” in the subject line. No phone calls, please. Due to the volume of applications received, we will only contact candidates selected for interviews.

Details

  • Date Posted: February 29, 2024
  • Type: Part-Time
  • Job Function: Accounting / Financial Management
  • Service Area: Social / Human Services
  • Start Date: 04/22/2024
  • Salary Range: $35.00
  • Working Hours: Part-time. 16-20 hours per week.