| Date Posted | August 27, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Industry | Finance |
| Job Status | Full-time |
| Salary | Not Specified |
| Website | https://www.goldenisles.com/ |
Description:
Job Title: Senior Accountant
Department: Administration
Reports to: CFO
Classification: Full Time, Year-Round Position with Benefits
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.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
CVB FINANCES
• Accurately create journal entries including monthly and annual expenses, revenues, assets, and audit-related 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 accounting 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 all financial aspects of the Live Oak Store.
• Work closely with the Retail Specialist ensuring purchase orders are prepared and presented timely and accurately.
• Schedule and oversee periodic inventory counts ensuring an accurate inventory balance is maintained.
• Prepare inventory reconciliations at month end.
• Record daily sales, inventory purchases, payments, and deposits for retail shop in accounting software.
• Prepare and deposit weekly cash receipts.
• Calculate and pay state sales taxes monthly in a timely manner.
• Generate all month-end financial reports for retail.
• Provide reports to the Retail team to assist them in managing the Live Oak Store.
OTHER
• Other special projects, reports, tasks, and financial assessments as assigned by the CFO or Senior Management.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings, department meetings and other company training programs as required.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting
• 3 + years of experience in an accounting role
• 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, Teams, 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
COMPENSATION: Compensation will consist of an attractive base salary, vacation, health and dental, and vision benefits and participation in the company retirement program.
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