We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to join a team in Tennessee in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This position combines core accounting ownership with payroll leadership, making it ideal for someone who can manage financial close activities while ensuring accurate payroll processing for a mid-sized employee population. The role offers the opportunity to contribute to day-to-day accounting operations, strengthen reconciliations, and support timely month-end and quarter-end reporting.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee monthly accounting activities by preparing journal entries, maintaining the general ledger, and supporting an accurate and timely close process.<br>• Perform detailed reconciliations for bank accounts and balance sheet accounts, researching discrepancies and resolving issues promptly.<br>• Support month-end and quarter-end reporting by reviewing financial data, validating account activity, and helping ensure reporting deadlines are met.<br>• Lead payroll processing for approximately 200 employees using Paycor, with a focus on accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.<br>• Monitor payroll-related records and coordinate updates to earnings, deductions, and employee changes to maintain reliable payroll data.<br>• Analyze account balances and financial transactions to identify variances, investigate unusual activity, and recommend corrective action when needed.<br>• Partner with internal stakeholders to gather documentation, answer accounting and payroll questions, and maintain organized financial records.<br>• Utilize NetSuite and other accounting tools to manage transactions, reconciliations, and reporting workflows effectively.