Assistant Controller
Key Skills for This Role
Full Job Posting
Key Responsibilities
- Assists with the direction and coordination of daily Finance Department activities.
- Supports accounts payable and accounts receivable processes and related financial activities.
- Assists with payroll-related financial processes and month-end procedures.
- Compiles and imports financial information from software systems used for ticketing, retail, payroll, and online banking into the accounting system.
- Assists with the preparation of monthly financial reports reflecting the financial position and activities of the organization.
- Performs regular reconciliations of designated general ledger accounts, including monthly bank reconciliations as well as other statement of financial position accounts.
- Assists with the preparation of annual operating, benefits, and capital budgets in collaboration with management.
- Assists with the preparation and completion of required federal, state, and local government filings.
- Supports the annual financial statement audit by compiling and providing requested financial information, reports, and supporting documentation.
Key Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
- Minimum of three years of related accounting or finance experience.
- Experience working in a non-profit environment preferred.
- Working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to compile, review, and organize financial data from multiple systems and sources.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with management and other staff throughout the Aquarium.
- Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and accounting software; experience with Oracle NetSuite preferred.
Working Conditions & Physical Demands
Standard office environment.
Frequent use of computers and phones for extended periods of time.
Ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods and move throughout the work environment as needed, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Occasional movement or positioning of items weighing up to 20 pounds.
To apply, submit an online application, resume, references, and cover letter through the Aquarium’s careers site at
- https://recruiting2.ultipro.com/TEN1003TNAQ/JobBoard/12ee8ae7-931c-4fa4-a24a-ff683f36b8c3/?q=&o=postedDateDesc .
- All submissions must be received by October 14, 2026, at 5:00 PM EST.
About Tennessee Aquarium
A nonprofit Chattanooga aquarium serving visitors and students through aquatic exhibits, conservation science, and environmental education.
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