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8 results for Cost Accountant in Columbia, TN

Staff Accountant
  • Nashville, TN
  • onsite
  • Temporary to Hire
  • 26.125 - 30.25 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our team in Nashville, Tennessee. This contract-to-permanent position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to key financial processes, including reconciliations and variance analysis, within a dynamic hospitality environment. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise and a proactive approach to maintaining financial accuracy and integrity.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Perform detailed bank reconciliations to ensure accurate financial records.<br>• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and resolve any discrepancies promptly.<br>• Conduct price variance analyses to support financial decision-making.<br>• Prepare and post journal entries to the general ledger with precision.<br>• Manage sales tax and corporate tax return processes in compliance with regulations.<br>• Analyze and reconcile financial statements to maintain accuracy and transparency.<br>• Utilize Infor M3 and Opera systems to manage accounting processes effectively.<br>• Collaborate with other departments to streamline financial operations and reporting.<br>• Assist in internal audits to ensure adherence to financial policies and standards.
  • 2026-04-17T00:00:00Z
Staff Accountant
  • La Vergne, TN
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 65000 - 80000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our team in LaVergne, Tennessee. In this role, you will be responsible for managing full-cycle accounting processes for multiple units, ensuring accuracy and compliance with financial standards. This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic, deadline-driven environment while contributing to the success of our organization.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>**Will assist/pay for CPA Credits**</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>**ON-SITE Monday-Friday**</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage full-cycle accounting for assigned units, serving as the primary accountant for each.</p><p>• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, ensuring timely submission by the 15th of each month.</p><p>• Perform bank reconciliations, accruals, and variance analysis to maintain accurate financial records.</p><p>• Support audits by providing required documentation and addressing inquiries.</p><p>• Conduct sales tax reporting and manage fixed assets.</p><p>• Analyze financial discrepancies and recommend corrective actions.</p><p>• Collaborate with senior accountants for escalations and technical guidance.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with GAAP and other regulatory standards.</p><p>• Utilize intermediate Excel skills to process and analyze financial data efficiently.</p><p>• Maintain a proactive approach to meeting deadlines and improving processes.</p>
  • 2026-04-14T00:00:00Z
Revenue Accountant
  • Franklin, TN
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 43 - 53 USD / Hourly
  • <p>Our growing client is seeking a <strong>Revenue Accountant</strong> on a contract basis to support revenue accounting activities, ensure accurate financial reporting, and assist with close and compliance requirements. This onsite role in the Franklin area will work closely with accounting and finance teams and is ideal for a detail‑oriented professional with a strong understanding of revenue processes.</p><p><strong>What You’ll Be Doing:</strong></p><ul><li>Perform revenue accounting activities, including recording transactions and ensuring proper cutoff and accuracy</li><li>Assist with month‑end close related to revenue, deferred revenue, and related accounts</li><li>Prepare and review account reconciliations, variance analyses, and supporting schedules</li><li>Apply revenue recognition principles in accordance with company policy and applicable accounting standards</li><li>Partner with billing, sales, or operations teams to research and resolve revenue‑related questions or discrepancies</li><li>Support internal and external audit requests by providing documentation and explanations</li><li>Contribute to process improvements, documentation, and internal controls related to revenue accounting</li><li>Prepare ad hoc analyses and reporting as needed by management</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-04-10T00:00:00Z
Sr. Accountant
  • Nashville, TN
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 90000 - 95000 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join our team in Nashville, Tennessee. This position will play a vital role in managing financial processes, including month-end close, financial reporting, and audit preparation. The ideal candidate is motivated, detail-oriented, has a solid foundation in accounting, and is eager to contribute and grow within a dynamic manufacturing environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate completion.<br>• Prepare and post journal entries while maintaining the integrity of financial data.<br>• Perform detailed account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies, recommending corrective actions.<br>• Analyze and maintain balance sheet accounts, including accruals and prepaid expenses.<br>• Provide support for external audits, including financial statement audits and bank audits.<br>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.<br>• Identify opportunities for process improvements and assist in updating documentation.<br>• Partner with operations teams to address accounting needs across multiple manufacturing facilities.<br>• Record daily cash transactions and support treasury and cash management activities.<br>• Work closely with Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable teams to streamline reporting processes.
  • 2026-04-03T00:00:00Z
Sr. Accountant
  • Brentwood, TN
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 38 - 47 USD / Hourly
  • <p>Our client is seeking a <strong>Senior Accountant</strong> on a contract basis to support core accounting functions, month‑end close activities, and financial reporting. This role will be onsite in the Brentwood, TN, area and is ideal for a hands‑on accounting professional who can step in quickly and operate with minimal ramp‑up.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Support month‑end and year‑end close processes, including preparation and review of journal entries and account reconciliations</li><li>Maintain and analyze balance sheet and income statement accounts to ensure accuracy and compliance</li><li>Assist with financial statement preparation and internal reporting</li><li>Support audit requests and provide documentation as needed</li><li>Research and resolve accounting discrepancies and variances</li><li>Assist with process improvements and documentation of accounting procedures</li><li>Collaborate with internal teams to ensure timely and accurate financial data</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-04-10T00:00:00Z
Sr. Accountant - Commisions
  • Nashville, TN
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 30 - 45 USD / Hourly
  • <p>A growing HVAC services organization in the Nashville area, is seeking a Senior Accountant to support commission accounting and reconciliation efforts across multiple business units. This role will partner closely with the CFO and operational leaders to improve visibility, accuracy, and consistency in commission-related financial reporting.</p><p><br></p><p>This is a hands-on position focused on building and documenting processes, performing detailed reconciliations, and supporting month-end close activities in a dynamic, multi-entity environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Perform balance sheet reconciliations focused on commissions across five business units</li><li>Document and build out scalable reconciliation processes using Sage Intacct and Excel</li><li>Partner directly with the CFO to analyze commission structures and ensure accurate accounting and reporting</li><li>Collaborate with business unit leaders to validate commission data and resolve discrepancies</li><li>Support month-end close activities, including journal entries and variance analysis related to commissions</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve processes, controls, and reporting around commission accounting</li><li>Provide ongoing support in a high-growth environment where processes are still being established</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p>
  • 2026-04-22T00:00:00Z
Accounting Specialist
  • Nashville, TN
  • onsite
  • Temporary to Hire
  • 19.7885 - 22.913 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounting Specialist to join our team in Nashville, Tennessee. This Contract position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to essential financial operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and account reconciliation. Bring your expertise in QuickBooks and billing processes to help maintain our organization’s financial accuracy and efficiency.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage and process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions with accuracy and timeliness.<br>• Oversee billing functions, ensuring invoices are generated and distributed correctly.<br>• Perform account reconciliations to verify and resolve discrepancies in financial records.<br>• Maintain accurate and up-to-date accounting records, adhering to organizational policies and regulations.<br>• Utilize QuickBooks to manage and track financial data effectively.<br>• Support month-end and year-end financial closing activities.<br>• Collaborate with internal teams to address and resolve accounting-related inquiries.<br>• Identify opportunities for process improvements in financial operations.<br>• Ensure compliance with all accounting standards and practices.
  • 2026-04-16T00:00:00Z
Accounting Manager
  • Brentwood, TN
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 50 - 58 USD / Hourly
  • <p>Our growing client is seeking an experienced <strong>Accounting Manager</strong> with a strong <strong>billing </strong>and order-to-cash background to support their finance organization in <strong>Brentwood</strong>, Tennessee. The ideal candidate brings hands-on leadership experience in billing operations, high-volume transactions, and accounting close processes within a fast-paced, multi-entity environment.</p><p>Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Oversee day-to-day billing operations, ensuring accurate, timely, and complete invoicing across multiple entities and customer segments.</li><li>Manage the end-to-end order-to-cash cycle, including billing, accounts receivable, cash application, and coordination with collections teams.</li><li>Partner closely with Operations, Sales, and Customer Success to ensure billing set-ups, pricing, contract terms, and amendments are properly reflected in the billing system.</li><li>Review contracts and billing data to ensure compliance with accounting policies, customer agreements, sales tax requirements, and internal controls.</li><li>Lead monthly close activities related to billing, AR, deferred balances, and related general ledger accounts, including reconciliations and variance analysis.</li><li>Monitor billing accuracy, aging, and delinquency trends to identify issues and drive improvements in cash flow and process efficiency.</li><li>Ensure adherence to established accounting policies, procedures, and SOX/internal control standards within billing and AR processes.</li><li>Provide guidance and oversight to billing and accounting staff, setting clear expectations and promoting attention to detail and accountability.</li><li>Support system enhancements, ERP initiatives, and process improvements related to billing, invoicing, and financial operations.</li><li>Develop and implement scalable processes, documentation, and controls to support growth and operational stability.</li><li>Assist with audits, internal reviews, and ad hoc accounting and finance projects as needed</li></ul>
  • 2026-04-06T00:00:00Z