Payroll and Accounting Manager in Gatlinburg, Tennessee at Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts

The Payroll & Accounting Manager plays a critical, hands-on role in the financial health of the organization. This position is responsible for managing end-to-end payroll operations, supporting core accounting functions, and ensuring compliance with nonprofit accounting standards and employment regulations. The role works closely with HR, Finance, auditors, and leadership to ensure accuracy, integrity, and continuous improvement across financial processes.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Manage full-cycle payroll processing for salaried and hourly employees using Paylocity.

· Oversee general ledger activities including journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close in Sage 100.

· Prepare and support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting.

· Maintain effective internal controls and clear financial documentation.

· Support audits by preparing schedules and responding to auditor requests.

· Collaborate across departments to improve finance systems and processes.

· Additional duties as required.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.

· 5+ years of progressive experience in payroll and accounting functions, preferably in a nonprofit environment.

· Strong knowledge of payroll regulations, tax reporting requirements, and general accounting principles (GAAP).

· Hands-on experience with Sage 100 or a comparable accounting system.

· Experience administering payroll through Paylocity or a similar payroll platform.

· Experience with Raiser’s Edge, Lightspeed, and Stripe

· Experience performing month-end close, account reconciliations, and financial reporting.

· Ability to establish and maintain effective internal controls and financial documentation.

· High level of accuracy, integrity, and discretion when handling confidential information.

· Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

· Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate across departments.

· Exposure to restricted funds, donations, program revenue, tuition, or retail sales.

· Experience supporting audits or financial reviews.

· Other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, and hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk, utilize frequent fine manipulation with hands and fingers, and reach with hands and arms.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

INCLUSION AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT:

Arrowmont is committed to creating an anti-racist, diverse and inclusive workforce and work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Arrowmont strongly encourages people of color, women, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, and veterans to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Arrowmont is committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is the policy of Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process.