Description

Under the direction of the Finance Director, the Senior Accountant performs complex technical, accounting duties in the preparation, maintenance and review of accounting budgetary and fiscal records, documents, and reports, assuring accuracy and conformance with established procedures.  

• Prepares monthly journal entries to include, but not limited to, bailment and surcharges, taxes, merchant processing fees, mixed beverage sales, cost of sales, inventory variances, and prepaid expenses.
• Maintains fixed asset general ledger accounts by checking that all invoices are charged correctly, sending new leasehold improvements and assets to auditors to update depreciation schedules, and recording depreciation monthly.
• Maintains rent schedule with up-to-date rent charges, contact information, etc., recording HVAC, property insurance, property tax, and CAM increases or decreases.  Responsible for ensuring all rents are paid by 1st of each month.
• Responsible for all aspects of distiller payables including vendor maintenance, invoice and credit memo review and verification, and weekly check run.  Sends Positive Pay files to bank.
• Prepares monthly deposit for all miscellaneous items collected payable to the Greensboro ABC Board and makes appropriate journal entries.       
• Maintains running balance of operating account, distributing weekly.       
• Responsible for reconciliation of balance sheet accounts to include, but not limited to, suspense accounts, employee receivable accounts, and prepaid accounts.
• Calculates, files, and pays electronically by the 15th of each month, tax payments for Sales and Utility Tax, to NC Department of Revenue.       
• Calculates and pays over the phone by the 15th of each month, NC State Excise Taxes, to NC Department of Revenue.       
• Calculates and pays via accounts payable quarterly, Sales and Use Taxes, to NC Department of Revenue.       
• Calculates and pays via accounts payable, Health and Human Services Tax and Rehabilitation Tax, monthly.       
• Calculates and pays via accounts payable, County/Airport Mixed Beverage Tax distributions, quarterly.       
• Performs other duties as required by law, the Board, the General Manager, or by rules and regulations of the NC ABC Commission.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Possession of a valid North Carolina driver’s license.       
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field.       
• At least eight (8) years of accounting experience.       
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.         
• Previous experience in retail, restaurant, banking, local government or other relevant public or private sector operations management, retail liquor, wine or beer sales, or similar regulated business operations is considered a plus.

 Skills:

• Computer Knowledge – Must have an advanced level of proficiency with computers and computer software to include Navision and Microsoft Excel, Work, Outlook.       
• Writing – Must be able to write correspondence clearly and precisely on an intermediate level to communicate with fellow employees, board members, and the public.       
• Organizational Skills – Must possess excellent organizational skills and pay meticulous attention to details.  Must be capable of multi-tasking and handling several projects simultaneously.       
• Reading Comprehension – Must be able to read and understand Greensboro ABC Guidelines, State, and local guidelines, as well as North Carolina ABC laws/rules and policies at an advanced level.       
• Confidentiality – Must maintain a high level of confidentiality due to duties concerning employees, salaries, budgeting, etc.  Must follow Greensboro ABC Board Employee Manual policy.       
• Emotional Intelligence – Must be aware and manage emotions that drive behaviors and impact others (positive or negatively).