Sr Staff Accountant - Nashville, TN

VetJobs; Nashville (TN); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Health Savings Account

403(b) Plan

Paid Time Off

Bonus opportunities

Work from Home

Employee trainings

Discounts

Job summary

National Religious Broadcasters (NRB) in Nashville, TN, seeks a Sr. Staff Accountant to join the finance team. The role covers general ledger ownership, close processes, and financial reporting in a hybrid, payroll-ready environment.

You will ensure GAAP compliance, perform reconciliations, and contribute to audit readiness while supporting budgeting and strategic initiatives. Hybrid work in Nashville with some evenings/weekends during peak events may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field; CPA candidate preferred.
• 5+ years of progressively responsible accounting experience.
• Experience with general ledger, reconciliations, accruals, revenue/expense analysis, and audit support.

Responsibilities

• Own assigned general ledger accounts and key accounting cycles.
• Lead month-end and year-end close activities and prepare journal entries.
• Prepare monthly financial statements, variance analyses, and management reports.

Skills

US GAAP knowledge

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Prioritize deadlines

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

CPA candidate preferred

Tools

Sage Intacct

Microsoft Office

Job description

Who We Are

National Religious Broadcasters (NRB) is the world’s largest association of Christian communicators, representing organizations reaching millions across traditional and digital media. NRB equips and supports its members through training, resources, and advocacy to ensure the Gospel is communicated freely and effectively. As a nonpartisan, international association, NRB promotes biblical truth, media excellence, and the defense of free speech across all forms of Christian media.

Job Description

Our headquarters is located in Washington, D.C. near Capitol Hill, which keeps us closely engaged with Congress, the FCC, the courts, and the Executive Branch on issues affecting Christian media. We have a secondary office in Nashville, TN.

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Sr. Staff Accountant to join our dynamic finance team. In this pivotal role, you will leverage your expertise in accounting principles, financial reporting, and regulatory compliance to ensure the accuracy and integrity of our financial statements. Your proactive approach will support sound institutional decision-making by maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP and organizational policies, and delivering timely, reliable financial reporting. This role owns key accounting processes, leads assigned month-end and year-end close activities, performs complex reconciliations and analysis, strengthens internal controls, and provides informed guidance to staff and management. The position also contributes to audit readiness, process improvement, strategic planning, and the continued development of the accounting function.

Responsibilities

• Own assigned general ledger accounts and key accounting cycles, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash, accruals, and other related complex balance sheet accounts.
• Lead assigned month-end and year-end close activities, prepare and review journal entries, complete timely balance sheet reconciliations, and resolve identified issues.
• Prepare and review accurate monthly financial statements, supporting schedules, variance analyses, and management reporting for NRB and NRBTV.
• Oversee invoice coding, approval workflows, payment processing, vendor documentation, and successful synchronization with the accounting system.
• Manage customer billing, statements, cash receipts, and collection follow-up; research and resolve account discrepancies and recommend corrective action.
• Maintain the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of financial records in accordance with U.S. GAAP, organizational policies, and established close timelines.
• Coordinate audit support, prepare requested schedules, respond to auditor inquiries, and assist with tax and regulatory reporting.
• Evaluate accounting processes and internal controls, recommend improvements, and lead implementation of scalable procedures and documentation.
• Serve as a technical resource to colleagues and management, providing guidance on accounting treatment, reporting, and financial processes and reviewing work as assigned.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, strategic initiatives, system implementations, and other special projects as assigned.
• Support benefits-related accounting, reconciliations, and help coordinate annual open enrollment.

General Responsibilities

• To perform other duties, as assigned by the CFO.
• To perform all work with the highest ethical and moral standards, in compliance with all NRB internal policies and procedures.
• To strive to maintain a servant attitude toward co-workers, accepting them as Christ accepted you.
• To strive to fulfill our motto: “Excellence in all things, and all things to God’s glory”.
• This role requires availability during regular business hours.

Job Type

Full-time

Compensation + Benefits

• 100% Company-Paid Health & Vision Insurance
• Dental insurance
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account (Company contributed with selected qualified plan)
• 403(b) Retirement plan (Company contributed after 1 year of employment)
• Paid Time Off
• Bonus Opportunities
• Christian Networking & Events
• Employee Trainings
• Discounts
• Work from Home

Work Location

Hybrid remote in Nashville, TN

Minimum Education Required

Bachelors

Preferred Education

Certifications/Security Clearances/Other (Enter Below)

Required Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field required; CPA or CPA candidate preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible accounting experience, including ownership of month-end close activities and financial statement preparation.
• Demonstrated experience with general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, accruals, revenue and expense analysis, and audit support.

Preferred Experience

• Experience in a SaaS or software environment strongly preferred.
• Experience with Sage Intacct preferred.
• Experience in the nonprofit sector preferred.

Requirements

• Advanced knowledge of U.S. GAAP and the ability to research, document, and apply accounting guidance to complex business transactions.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and financial review skills with consistent attention to accuracy, materiality, and detail.
• Ability to independently prioritize multiple deadlines, identify financial and control risks, and drive accounting activities to completion in a complex business environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present financial information and recommendations to non-financial stakeholders.
• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with ERP, accounting, expense management, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Demonstrated ability to improve processes, document procedures, maintain effective internal controls, and mentor colleagues on accounting practices.
• Ability to support occasional evenings/weekends during peak seasons and major events (Convention, Capitol Hill Media Summit, etc.).
• Willingness to travel for NRB events as needed.
• Mature, committed Christian faith and full alignment with NRB’s Mission, Statement of Faith, and Code of Ethics.

Certificates/Security Clearances/Other

CPA candidate or CPA preferred

City

Nashville

State

Tennessee

Job Category

Accounting

Job Code

Accounting Accountant

Affiliate Sponsor

National Religious Broadcasters

Salary Range

$75,000-$100,000