Senior Staff Accountant - FULL TIME - Graceland & The Guest House at Graceland
Become a part of the exciting growth at Graceland!
Since opening to the public in 1982, Elvis Presley's Graceland has hosted over 20 million visitors from every state in the union and nearly every country of the world. Graceland welcomes over 500,000 visitors each year, is one of the five most visited home tours in the United States, and is the most famous home in America after The White House.
In 1991, Graceland was placed on the National Register of Historic Places. In 2006, it was designated a National Historic Landmark.
Graceland visitors come from all walks of life, all ages, all musical tastes, all income levels, all educational backgrounds, and all parts of the world.
Our employees are ambassadors to Memphis and work hard to ensure all of our guests are treated with the same southern hospitality that Elvis Presley was known for.
This is a full-time position located in the Accounting Department with working hours to include some weekends, holidays, and evenings as required with benefits after the successful completion of a sixty (60) day introductory period. This is a promotional opportunity and is internal/external recruitment.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Sr. Staff Accountant’s responsibilities are diverse and include, but are not limited to: Prepares and records asset, liability, revenue, and expenses entries by compiling and analyzing account information. Maintains and balances subsidiary accounts by verifying, allocating, posting, and reconciling transactions and resolving discrepancies.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Prepare monthly account analyses for selected General Ledger accounts.
- Prepare and record monthly expenses accruals to ensure proper recording of activity.
- Prepare all assigned Balance Sheet Reconciliations monthly.
- Support and partner with management to assist in analyzing and evaluating business decisions from a financial perspective.
- Prepare and post journal entries to the general ledger to record transactions in accordance with GAAP.
- Anticipate accounting policy issues, recommending policies and disclosures to management.
- Track/report on various manual processes for the business.
- Support various other smaller departments within the organization.
- Assist with preparation of annual budgets and forecasts.
- Assist with special projects in support of the Financial Reporting Manager, including product line analyses, sales analyses, cost control analyses, process improvements, system implementations and validations.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABLITIES:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
- 3+ years’ experience in accounting/finance
- CPA preferred.
- Experience with financial reporting requirements
- High level of expertise in Microsoft Office
- Experience in managing and utilizing software applications for data extraction and reporting preferred.
- Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
- Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills
- Highly self-motivated, self-directed, and attentive to detail
- Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to work flexible hours to meet deadlines.
- Sitting for extended periods of time
- Ability to speak clearly and distinctly.
- Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse.
- Lift packages up to 25 pounds
SPECIAL CONDITIONS: Work in a confidential work area.
APPLICATION PROCESS: Please apply online at www.gracelandjobs.com. Must be able to pass a background check and pre-employment drug test. We are an equal opportunity employer. This position will remain open until filled.
Notice: Screening tests for alcohol and illegal drug use will be required before hiring and during your employment with this company.
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- 3600 Elvis Presley Blvd, Memphis, TN 38116, USA