Overview

The Accounting Manager is responsible for the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting and accounting of multiple accounting functions within the department, including responsibility for the month-end closing process at the Flint River Entertainment Complex. This position also has oversight responsibilities to enforce the application of all internal controls.

This role pays an annual salary of $60,00-$70,000

Benefits for Full-Time roles: Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, 401(k) Savings Plan, 401(k) matching, and Paid Time Off (vacation days, sick days, and 11 holidays).

This position will remain open until August 7, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director of Finance with overseeing staff with the day-to-day, monthly, and year-end operations of the Finance Department.
• Ability to “step in” and perform any of the duties of a vacant position in Finance when necessary.
• Review and process credit card expense reports and receipts submitted by staff.
• Safeguard company assets through close monitoring of accounting procedures; conduct audits as needed.
• Assist Director of Finance as needed in generating accurate financial statements in a timely manner.
• Support the Director of Finance with month-end close responsibilities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and compiling financial documentation.
• Assists in the development and implementation of facility goals and priorities relating to financial management, budget, accounting, purchasing, and/or payroll in compliance with state and Federal law, and policies and procedures.
• Assist with monitoring compliance with all provisions of the management contract.
• Reviews all checks and deposits and reviews daily cash receipts and disbursements.
• Enters all A/R, including but not limited to box office receipts, sponsor invoices and receipts, Ticketmaster reports, and misc. deposits.
• Enters all A/P using Coupa Pay.
• Assist with show settlement, including payments to promoters; compile all post-show financial info to enter into GL; and prepare show income/loss reports.
• Responsible for bank reconciliations.
• Assists in preparation of client or external audit materials and financial reporting; implements recommendations of the client as requested.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or better from an accredited college or university with major coursework in accounting, finance, public or business administration, or a related field required.
• 3-5 years of Arena/Convention Center accounting experience preferred.
• May require working beyond normal business hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays based on the event calendar.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and attention to detail.
• Proven ability to work well with all levels of management.
• Prior supervisory responsibility preferred.
• High level of proficiency with computers and Microsoft applications, extensive experience in Excel preparing spreadsheets and reports.
• Knowledge of accounting software recommended (NetSuite and Coupa preferred).
• Thorough understanding of accounting and financial reporting principles and practices.