Accountant

Tait

Nashville, TN

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JOB DETAILS

JOB TYPE

Full-time

SKILLS

Accounting, Accounting Close, Accounting Consolidation, Accounting Policies, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Receivable Management, Ad Hoc Financial Modeling, Amusement Parks, Analysis Skills, Balance Sheet, Billing, Card Processing, Communication Skills, Corporate Policies, Cost Accounting, Creative Design, Credit Cards, Credit Processing, Customer Support/Service, Diversity, Documentation, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Expense Reports, Finance, Financial Reporting, Financial Transactions, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), IP (Internet Protocol), Income Statements, Leadership, Leading Edge Technology, Local Tax, Maintain Compliance, Olympics, Organizational Skills, Payment Processing, Performance Analysis, Procedure Implementation, Process Improvement, Reconciliation, Record Keeping, Revenue Recognition, SAP, Sales Tax, State Tax, Tax Regulations, Tax Returns, Time Management, Transaction Processing/Management, Use Tax

LOCATION

Nashville, TN

POSTED

4 days ago

TAIT partners with artists, brands, IP holders and place makers to bring culture-defining, never-before-seen experiences to life. With a legacy of innovation spanning over 45 years, TAIT has grown from pioneering in rock ‘n’ roll concert staging to setting the global standard for extraordinary live events and experiences through cutting-edge technology, precision engineering, and creative design. TAIT’s 20 global offices have developed iconic productions and experiences in over 30 countries, all seven continents, and even outer space for renowned performers, theme parks, exhibits, and venues across the globe, including partnerships with Taylor Swift, Cirque Du Soleil, Royal Opera House, Nike, NASA, Bloomberg, Google, Beyoncé, and The Olympics

The Accountant plays a critical role in overseeing full-cycle accounting operations for a Nashville-based event staging entity within a larger corporate structure. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate financial reporting, timely month-end close, and compliance with U.S. GAAP. The Accountant will manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash and credit card reconciliations, sales tax compliance, and may assist in supporting revenue recognition process.
This position serves as the primary accounting liaison between on-site operations and the corporate accounting team, supporting monthly consolidation, financial reporting, and internal control processes. The ideal candidate thrives in a high-volume, fast-paced environment and can effectively communicate accounting guidance to non-finance stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

Own and execute the monthly close process in accordance with established corporate
timelines and reporting requirements
Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations, including cash, accounts receivable,
prepaid expenses, accrued liabilities, and deferred revenue
Analyze income statement and balance sheet fluctuations and prepare variance
explanations for management and corporate accounting
Ensure financial transactions are recorded accurately and in compliance with U.S. GAAP
and company accounting policies
Prepare required close schedules and supporting documentation for corporate
consolidation
Support the local Nashville leadership team as a trusted financial resource by providing
financial reports and key performance indications to drive their decision making
Partner with the corporate accounting team to resolve consolidation, intercompany, and
reporting matters
Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and
internal controls
Support audit requests, ad hoc accounting and financial analysis projects, as needed
Maintain accurate cash activity through daily and weekly transaction monitoring
Perform daily bank reconciliations for all operating and reserve accounts
Process credit card transactions and expense reports in SAP Concur for the Nashville location
Investigate and resolve reconciling items and discrepancies in a timely manner.
Oversee the end-to-end accounts payable process, including invoice intake, coding, and entry
Review vendor statements and resolve billing discrepancies
Prepare accounts payable aging reports for management review
Coordinate vendor payment processing in accordance with approval matrices and internal controls
Ensure accurate and timely application of customer payments
Reconcile operational billing systems to the general ledge
Monitor accounts receivable aging and lead collection efforts on past-due balances
Review and reconcile deferred revenue balances related to event-based billing
Prepare and file monthly sales and use tax returns and supporting schedules
Ensure compliance with applicable state and local tax regulations

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required
4+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in a service-based, project-based, or event-driven environment
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and month-end close processes
Hands-on experience with full-cycle accounting, including AP, AR, cash management, and reconciliation
Proven ability to drive process improvements and implement standardized procedures across entities
Strong understanding of job cost accounting
Proficiency in Epicor or comparable ERP systems
Excellent organizational and communication skills, with a customer service mindset

TAIT Benefits:

Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans

Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions (HDHP plans)

Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical & Dependent Care)

Employer-paid life insurance with optional supplemental coverage

Employer-paid Short-term with optional long-term disability insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Paid parental leave

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Wellness stipends

Voluntary benefits (e.g., accident, critical illness)

Paid vacation and 12 holidays

TAIT is an equal opportunity employer fully committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran or any other protected characteristic as outlined by international, national, state, or local laws.

Accountant

Tait

Nashville, TN

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