Senior Accountant

About The Bjcc

The Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex (BJCC) has been a premier entertainment destination since 1969, offering a variety of events across multiple venues. Located in Birmingham's Uptown Entertainment District, the BJCC includes Legacy Arena at the BJCC, Protective Stadium, BJCC Concert Hall, over 220,000 square feet of meeting & exhibition space, and City Walk BHAM, which features a dog park, pickleball courts, skate park, and more. For more information, visit www.bjcc.org.

Summary/Objective

The BJCC Senior Accountant will assist in maintaining and reviewing financial records, processing invoices, reconciling discrepancies, and preparing financial reports.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Demonstrates understanding and full performance ability in each of the following:
• Documents financial transactions by entering account information.
• Recommends financial actions by analyzing accounting options.
• Substantiates financial transactions by auditing documents.
• Reconciles financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information.
• Maintains financial security by following internal controls.
• Reconciles event ticket receipts and prepares event income reports.
• Aids in end of month closing including reconciliation of certain general ledger accounts.
• Processes tenant invoices and receipts.
• 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.
• Collaborates with box office team for event reconciliation.

• 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.

Physical Demands

• Extended periods of sitting.
• Limited amount of physical effort such as walking, standing, climbing, bending, stooping, squatting, and kneeling.
• Ability to lift up to 30lbs with or without assistance, while maintaining good balance.
• Must be flexible enough to reach above shoulder level and be able to push and pull for brief periods of time.
• Visual acuity, speech recognition, and speech clarity.

Work Environment

This environment is fast-paced and moderately demanding. Work is typically performed indoors, in a temperature-controlled office setting.

Required Education And Experience

• Minimum of three (3) years related knowledge, experience, and skills in accounting, account reconciliations, accounts receivable and maintenance of financial records required.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with emphasis in accounting or a related field is strongly preferred.
• Valid State Driver License.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Demonstrates excellent time management and organizational skills with an attention to details.
• Ability to work ethically and maintain confidentiality.
• Must possess superb verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly speak and write Business English.
• Ability to build effective relationships, both internally and externally, by representing BJCC in a professional manner in all endeavors.
• Knowledgeable of accounting principles and practices.
• Must have excellent computer skills to include Microsoft Office and using spreadsheets and accounting software.
• Ability to strategically and critically think, use good judgment, problem solve, plan and coordinate programs.