Finance Officer - Accountant

Greater Nashville Regional Council; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 56,534 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully paid pension

401k matching up to 3%

Work from home flexibility (when possible)

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Finance Officer-Accountant to join its dynamic finance team. This role involves managing financial activities, including accounts payable, receivable, and payroll, while ensuring compliance with budgets and contracts. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and a solid background in finance or accounting, with experience in grant management being a plus. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the financial health of local governments and engage in meaningful work that impacts the community. If you are passionate about finance and ready to make a difference, this role is for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance/accounting with 4 years experience or master's with 2 years.
• Advanced training in accounting or finance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review agency expenditures for compliance with budgets and contracts.
• Prepare financial reports and analyze projections.
• Assist with grants management and invoicing.

Skills

Accounting

Financial Analysis

Budget Management

Invoicing

Compliance Monitoring

Grant Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting

Master's Degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Sage Intacct

Abila MIP Fund Accounting

Job description

The Greater Nashville Regional Council (GNRC) is seeking a finance professional to join its Finance team as a Finance Officer-Accountant. Under the leadership of the Finance Director, the Finance team is responsible for managing the accounting and analysis of GNRC's financial activity to include accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash management, invoicing, payroll, and financial reporting. In addition, the Finance team collaborates with GNRC’s executive office and program leadership to develop an annual operating budget and assists the Economic and Community Development team to administer state and federal grants on behalf of local governments.

In general, the duties of the Finance Officer-Accountant include examining, analyzing, and interpreting accounting records to prepare financial statements, give advice, or audit and evaluate statements prepared by others, and install or advise on systems of recording costs or other financial and budgetary data.

Specifically, this position may be tasked with the following assignments:

1. Review agency expenditures for compliance with program budgets and contracts;
2. Monitor and assist subgrantees with invoicing and documentation to ensure compliance;
3. Review and process bills and invoices from vendors, sub-grant recipients, and consultants for payment;
4. Prepare invoices and compile documentation to recoup costs incurred by GNRC;
5. Prepare, analyze, and interpret financial reports and/or projections;
6. Reconcile general ledger and program-specific activity with internal financial management tools;
7. Assist with routine month-end, quarter-end, year-end and audit-related tasks, as assigned;
8. Assist with grants management duties related to procurement, reimbursements, and reporting;
9. Perform other tasks as assigned by the Finance Director.

Qualifications: A bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business management or a related field from an accredited college or university and four years of experience or a master's degree and two years of experience is required. The ideal candidate will have advanced training or continuing education specific to accounting or finance or grants management. Foreign degrees and credentials will be considered.

Required Technology Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat is required. GNRC uses Sage Intacct and Abila MIP Fund Accounting software and is willing to train the selected candidate as needed, but prior experience using at least one accounting/bookkeeping software is required.

Remote Work Flexibility: This is not a remote position. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite in Davidson County, TN. Work from home flexibility is provided, when possible, at the discretion of the Finance Director.

Compensation: The starting salary range is $56,534 to $65,000 depending on experience and qualifications. GNRC offers a fully paid pension through the Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System and provides a dollar for dollar match to a 401k up to 3% of gross salary. Inquire for more information about benefits.

To Apply: Interested applicants must provide a resume and cover letter via the application form available with this job posting no later than April 16, 2025.

About GNRC: GNRC was established in 1965 by the TN General Assembly as an association of local governments empowered to convene local and state leaders for the purposes of planning and programming state and federal investments into a range of social services and public infrastructure. GNRC serves as the region’s federally-recognized Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), Area Agency on Aging and Disability (AAAD), and Economic Development District (EDD). More information is available at GNRC.org.

GNRC is an EOE, AA Employer.