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Staff Accountant
We are looking for an experienced Staff Accountant to join our team in Nashville, Tennessee. This Contract to permanent position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to essential accounting operations while collaborating with various departments. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and a commitment to accuracy, ensuring the integrity of financial records and processes.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage the general ledger accounting for assigned locations and ensure accuracy in financial records.<br>• Perform month-end close activities, adhering to established deadlines and procedures.<br>• Prepare, review, and post journal entries to maintain accurate financial data.<br>• Record accruals, allocate expenses, and complete month-end adjustments as needed.<br>• Reconcile balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis to ensure proper alignment of financial data.<br>• Collect, analyze, and input data into the general ledger system, maintaining consistency and accuracy.<br>• Organize and maintain historical financial records by filing accounting documents and associated support materials.<br>• Collaborate with internal and external teams to ensure accurate and complete financial transaction recording.<br>• Assist with preparing monthly budget reports and conducting variance analysis to support financial planning.<br>• Support year-end audit processes by compiling schedules, work papers, and financial reports for review.
• A minimum of 5 years of relevant accounting experience, demonstrating expertise in corporate tax and sales tax.<br>• Proficiency in preparing corporate tax returns and handling tax-related tasks.<br>• Strong knowledge of journal entries and general ledger management.<br>• Experience with month-end close procedures and financial reconciliation.<br>• Familiarity with AS400 or similar accounting systems is highly preferred.<br>• Exceptional analytical skills to interpret financial data and resolve discrepancies.<br>• Ability to work collaboratively across departments and communicate financial information effectively.<br>• High attention to detail and organizational skills to manage multiple tasks accurately and efficiently.
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  • Nashville, TN
  • onsite
  • Contract / Temporary to Hire
  • 33.25 - 38.50 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an experienced Staff Accountant to join our team in Nashville, Tennessee. This Contract to permanent position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to essential accounting operations while collaborating with various departments. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and a commitment to accuracy, ensuring the integrity of financial records and processes.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage the general ledger accounting for assigned locations and ensure accuracy in financial records.<br>• Perform month-end close activities, adhering to established deadlines and procedures.<br>• Prepare, review, and post journal entries to maintain accurate financial data.<br>• Record accruals, allocate expenses, and complete month-end adjustments as needed.<br>• Reconcile balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis to ensure proper alignment of financial data.<br>• Collect, analyze, and input data into the general ledger system, maintaining consistency and accuracy.<br>• Organize and maintain historical financial records by filing accounting documents and associated support materials.<br>• Collaborate with internal and external teams to ensure accurate and complete financial transaction recording.<br>• Assist with preparing monthly budget reports and conducting variance analysis to support financial planning.<br>• Support year-end audit processes by compiling schedules, work papers, and financial reports for review.
  • 2025-11-24T15:43:37Z

Staff Accountant Job in Nashville | Robert Half