C3 Presents - Senior Accountant

Job Summary:

C3 Presents is currently seeking a full-time Senior Accountant to join our festivals team. This position will oversee management of budgets and financial statements for multiple events and festivals, as well as analyze key financial schedules/deliverables and assist in other accounting functions as needed. Special consideration will be given for qualified applicants located in the Knoxville, TN area.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage show budgets; work with various departments to update forecasts and provide financial analysis of variances after forecast updates to confirm updates are appropriate & in line with expectations
• Month end close; prepare event P&L (or flash) and event related journal entries post show, including accruals and appropriate reclasses
• Perform financial analysis of variances between actuals and forecast to determine if misstatements exist each month prior to ledger locking and make corrections as needed
• Review various settlements immediately following the show and record necessary JEs (Revenue, CoPro & venue shares per existing agreements)
• Work directly with Staff Accountant to mentor, assist, and delegate workload accordingly, including:
  • working with AP/AR Specialists to ensure that all receivables, receipts, and payable items are processed and recorded accurately and timely as needed
  • assistance with cash/pex requests, returns and show checks as needed
  • reconcile GL activity against processed purchase orders on a regular basis to ensure accuracy - identify and correct any discrepancies.
     
• Work closely with operations to determine expected revenue projection updates during the festival weekend and communicate material updates to SVP, Controller & assigned Manager immediately following the show
• Cash flow projections
• File and pay monthly, quarterly & annual sales tax as required. Set up accounts with local, city and state tax authorities when necessary
• Manage payables workflow and authorizing invoices within a specified threshold.
• Assist in preparation of annual budgets including providing financial analysis of variances after budget is loaded to confirm swings from prior year actuals are appropriate or if further communication with operations is necessary.
• Maintain accounting files; provide audit support as needed, ensure that files are in compliance with GAAP and all company policies and procedures
• Perform other accounting functions as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting
• 5+ years of comparable work experience
• Exceptional Microsoft Office skills, particularly with Microsoft Excel
• ERP experience, preferably Oracle, but equivalent is sufficient
• Possess excellent organizational, communication, and analytical skills with the ability to take direction and handle multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• Self-motivated
• Strong analytical/problem solving skills
• A positive attitude
• Flexibility in work hours and availability, especially during major projects
• Ability to travel to various festivals and events

C3 Core Competencies

• Demonstrate integrity in the way you operate in day-to-day business and the way you deal with people
• Communicate effectively with various audiences by organizing and delivering information appropriately and listening actively to others
• Proactively seek solutions to problems. Be enthusiastic and energetic in your approach to your job. Commit to putting in extra effort with a positive attitude.
• Be flexible in handling change, able to juggle multiple demands, and adaptable to new situations with fresh ideas or innovative approaches
• Stay composed, confident, optimistic, and in problem-solving mode when the going gets tough
• Possess the skills needed to perform your job well, paying close attention to detail, accuracy, and completeness