Adventure Science Center is hiring: Accounting Manager in Nashville

Position Title: Accounting Manager
FLSA Classification:Exempt, Full-Time
Pay Rate:$85,000-$90,000

Adventure Science Center’s mission is to open every mind to the wonders of science and technology, fostering a better understanding of ourselves and the world around us.

POSITION OVERVIEW
The Accounting Manager is responsible for performing a variety of accounting-related functions, including monthly account reconciliations, monthly journal entry processing, accounts payable processing, payroll processing, budgeting, grant support, and audit support.

Job Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Accounting and Payroll

• Review and approve biweekly payroll to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Review accounts payable processing and oversee check generation weekly
• Review and approve journal entries and supporting documentation, and verify proper balances
• Reconciles membership, contribution, and pledge data between the POS system and accounting systems monthly
• Reconcile general ledger accounts during month-end close, investigate discrepancies, and prepare adjustments as needed
• Maintain the general ledger and project codes
• Lead the preparation, review, and internal distribution of monthly financial statements.
• Prepare and deliver both standard and custom reports from accounting systems to internal management
• Manages the procurement/purchasing card system
• Manages fixed asset accounting
• Manages the annual budgeting process by compiling departmental data in Excel, entering budget details into accounting software, and ensuring data is accurately captured for reporting.
• Coordinate audit responsibilities, including the preparation of schedules and support documentation.
• Build and manage grant budgets while ensuring financial compliance
• Prepare grant reporting

Systems Support

• Manages software upgrades and implementations related to accounting
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

SPECIFIC JOB KNOWLEDGE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to analyze data and situations and solve problems; excellent decision-making skills
• Knowledge of accounting principles for nonprofit accounting
• Strong organizational skills, ability to prioritize, perform under pressure, and the ability to meet deadlines and maintain accuracy
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting
• Minimum 5 years of accounting experience is required
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills
• Professional appearance and demeanor
• Strong skills in working with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint; Knowledge of MIP is a plus

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• The work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts requiring normal safety precautions typical of such places as offices, meeting and training rooms, use of safe work practices with office equipment, avoidance of trips and falls, and observance of fire regulations.
• Typically, walking, standing, bending, and carrying light items (up to 20 pounds unassisted) and 50 pounds assisted are required. At times, the employee may sit comfortably to do the work. Also, the employee must have manual dexterity, visual and auditory acuity.
• Some repetitive motion is involved.

Additional Information

BENEFITS AND PERKS

• Free onsite parking
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Employer-Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Vacation Time, Sick Time, and Personal Days, plus 11 paid holidays a year
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Complimentary membership to Adventure Science Center
• Free or discounted admission to local venues including The Nashville Zoo, The Frist Art Museum, Nashville Shores, Cheekwood Estate and Gardens, and more!
• Employee Assistance Program (Free Counseling and Legal Services)
• Eligibility for Public Student Loan Forgiveness

Adventure Science Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

This is intended to be a description of the general nature and level of work to be performed. This position profile should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel in this position. These responsibilities and duties are subject to change at any time based on organizational needs.

How to Apply

HOW TO APPLY

To be considered for this position, please submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references to hr@adventuresci.org, including “Accounting Manager” in the subject line. No phone calls, please. Due to the volume of applications received, we will only contact candidates selected for interviews.

Details

• Date Posted: August 12, 2025
• Type: Full-Time
• Service Area: Arts / Culture
• Start Date: 09/02/2025
• Salary Range: 85,000-90,000.00
• Working Hours: Primarily M-F, 8:30a-5:00p