Accountant-The Fairgrounds Nashville

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Accountant-The Fairgrounds Nashville

Salary

$61,368.59 Annually

Location

Nashville, TN

Job Type

Full-Time Non Civil Service

Job Number

TFN07009

Department

The Fairgrounds Nashville (Board of Fair Commissioners)

Opening Date

06/26/2024

Closing Date

7/10/2024 11:59 PM Central

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Position Description

The Accountant -The Fairgrounds Nashville is a non-Civil Service position that performs professional and analytical accounting work. Employee receives direction and reports to the Finance and Administrative Manager. Performs related duties as required.

The Fairgrounds Nashville is not only the 117 acre facility boasting a wide range of events year round, but includes the Nashville flea Market and the Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway. Working with the Fairgrounds allows one the opportunity to work with 3 of the most iconic staples in the Nashville area.

Typical Duties

Performs professional accounting duties:

• Prepares various types of financial statements and supporting documentation.

• Assists in budget administration.

• Reconciles accounts.

• Researches and resolves accounting problems as needed.

• Assists with audits as assigned.

Prepares balance sheets, profit and loss statements and other financial reports.

• Analyzes trends, costs, revenue, financial commitments, and obligations incurred to predict future revenues and expenses.

• Reports finances to management and assumptions underlying budget forecasts.

Posts various types of accounting transactions.

• Prepares and processes various financial forms.

• May assist with preparation of payrolls.

• Orders and accounts for fixed assets and supplies.

• Processes and maintains financial/accounting documents and records.

Participates in various financial compliance related tasks.

• Researches, analyzes, interprets, and produces financial and narrative reports and/or projections.

• Keeps records on receipts and disbursements.

• Handles complaints and questions regarding professional finance related issues.

• Interprets accounting policies and procedures.

• Provides analytical services to clients, departments, or members of the public.

• May perform various lead or supervisory duties.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field from an accredited college or university and (2) years experience in the fiscal/accounting field

*Substitutions will be considered

Candidates with accreditations earned in a foreign institute are encouraged to apply.

Note: Per Metro Ordinance No. SO94-1078. All employees of the Metropolitan Government shall be residents of the State of Tennessee or become residents of the state within six (6) months of employment as a prerequisite to employment with the Metropolitan Government.

Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Active status Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

• Experience in governmental accounting

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.

Metro Nashville Government respects the religious beliefs and practices of all employees and will make, on request, an accommodation for such observances when a reasonable accommodation is available that does not create an undue hardship on business operations.

Requests for ADA or other protected accommodations for the recruitment process should be directed to The Fairgrounds Nashville at 615-862-8980 option #7.

Full-time, Civil Service positions -

10 Vacation Days per year (increasing after 5 years of service)

1 Sick Day per month

12 Paid Holidays per year

Public Safety - Sworn and Civilian positions -

20 vacation days per year

3 Personal days per year

1 Sick Day per month

12 paid holidays per year

Part-time, Non Civil Service positions - Visit HR and Benefits webpages for more information.

Full-time, Non Civil Service positions - contact hiring department for benefits information

Seasonal/Temporary positions - no benefits offered.

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What is the highest level of education you have completed?

• No diploma

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• Associate's Degree

• Bachelor's Degree

• Master's Degree

  02

  What area of study did you receive your degree in?

  03

  How many professional years experience do you have in the Fiscal/Accounting field?

• 1 or fewer years

• 2 - 3 years

• 4 - 5 years

• 6 or more years

  04

  Describe your experience in the Fiscal/Accounting Field. If you have no experience please type "N/A".

  05

  Do you have an active status Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license?

• Yes

• No

  06

  Do you have Experience in governmental accounting?

• Yes

• No

  07

  Describe your experience in governmental accounting. If you have no experience please type "N/A".

  Required Question

Agency

Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County

Address

Human Resources Department 700 President Ronald Reagan Way, Suite 201 Nashville, Tennessee, 37210

Phone

(615) 862-6640

Website

http://www.nashville.gov/Human-Resources/Employment-Opportunities.aspx

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