Our client is looking for a highly skilled Senior Accountant to join their team on a contract basis in Nashville, Tennessee. In this role, you will be responsible for managing key financial processes, ensuring accurate reporting, and supporting the organization’s strategic goals. This position offers an excellent opportunity to apply your expertise in accounting within a dynamic manufacturing environment. Responsibilities:• Record and manage accounts receivable entries, resolve payment discrepancies, and follow up on overdue invoices.• Process accounts payable transactions, including coding invoices, matching purchase orders, and handling W9 documentation.• Lead the monthly financial close process, including journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations.• Maintain the accuracy of the general ledger and ensure data integrity across financial systems.• Prepare and analyze financial statements and management reports, providing insights on variances and actionable recommendations.• Collaborate on budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow analysis with the Controller.• Potentially perform inventory and cost accounting tasks, such as updating standard costs, tracking variances, and analyzing margins.• Coordinate with external auditors and manage audit schedules and required documentation.• Ensure compliance with tax reporting requirements, including sales/use tax, property tax, and 1099 filings.• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and strengthen internal controls.

• Extensive experience in month-end close procedures, including journal entries and reconciliations.• Strong knowledge of general ledger management and accrual accounting.• Familiarity with income statements, balance sheets, and their interrelationships.• Background in manufacturing cost accounting, including inventory and variable costs.• Proficiency in NetSuite and Power BI is preferred.• Ability to analyze financial data and provide actionable insights.• Experience in preparing financial reports and supporting audits.• Strong organizational and communication skills to collaborate across departments.

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Nashville, TN
onsite
Temporary
42.00 - 54.00 USD / Hourly
Our client is looking for a highly skilled Senior Accountant to join their team on a contract basis in Nashville, Tennessee. In this role, you will be responsible for managing key financial processes, ensuring accurate reporting, and supporting the organization’s strategic goals. This position offers an excellent opportunity to apply your expertise in accounting within a dynamic manufacturing environment. Responsibilities:• Record and manage accounts receivable entries, resolve payment discrepancies, and follow up on overdue invoices.• Process accounts payable transactions, including coding invoices, matching purchase orders, and handling W9 documentation.• Lead the monthly financial close process, including journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations.• Maintain the accuracy of the general ledger and ensure data integrity across financial systems.• Prepare and analyze financial statements and management reports, providing insights on variances and actionable recommendations.• Collaborate on budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow analysis with the Controller.• Potentially perform inventory and cost accounting tasks, such as updating standard costs, tracking variances, and analyzing margins.• Coordinate with external auditors and manage audit schedules and required documentation.• Ensure compliance with tax reporting requirements, including sales/use tax, property tax, and 1099 filings.• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and strengthen internal controls.
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