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6 results for Sr Accountant in La Vergne, TN

Sr. Accountant
  • Cottontown, TN
  • onsite
  • Temporary to Hire
  • 27.7115 - 32.087 USD / Hourly
  • 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.
  • 2026-04-20T00:00:00Z
Sr. Cost Accountant
  • Nashville, TN
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 48 - 55 USD / Hourly
  • <p>Our client is seeking a <strong>Senior Cost Accountant</strong> to join an established manufacturing operation in the <strong>greater Nashville, Tennessee area</strong>. This <strong>onsite, interim opportunity</strong> will play a key role in supporting cost accounting functions, inventory accuracy, and financial reporting within a high-volume production environment. The ideal candidate will bring strong manufacturing experience, deep knowledge of standard costing, and the ability to analyze and communicate cost drivers effectively.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Maintain and oversee standard costing processes, including cost updates, roll-forwards, and ongoing review of cost assumptions.</p><p>• <strong>Analyze manufacturing variances</strong> (material, labor, and overhead), identify root causes, and partner with operations to drive corrective actions.</p><p>• Support month-end close activities related to cost accounting, including journal entries, inventory reconciliations, and variance reporting.</p><p>• Review and maintain bill of materials (BOM) accuracy, ensuring alignment between production data and financial records.</p><p>• Partner closely with plant leadership, supply chain, and production teams to monitor cost trends and provide insight into operational performance.</p><p>• Assist with inventory management processes, including cycle counts, physical inventories, and reconciliation of discrepancies.</p><p>• Evaluate cost accounting processes and controls, recommending enhancements to improve accuracy, transparency, and efficiency.</p><p>• Prepare reporting and analysis on inventory valuation, cost of goods sold, and manufacturing performance metrics.</p><p>• Support audit requirements related to inventory and cost accounting, ensuring proper documentation and compliance with policies.</p><p>• Leverage ERP system capabilities to streamline cost tracking, reporting, and data integrity across the manufacturing environment.</p>
  • 2026-05-13T00:00:00Z
Staff Accountant
  • Nashville, TN
  • onsite
  • Temporary to Hire
  • 26.125 - 30.25 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join a growing team in Nashville, Tennessee in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This role is well suited for an accounting specialist with at least three years of experience who can manage day-to-day financial activities while supporting accurate reporting and compliance. The ideal candidate brings a strong background in construction accounting, tax-related processes, and month-end close support in a fast-paced environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions with a high level of accuracy while providing broad accounting support across daily operations.<br>• Maintain job cost records and analyze project-related financial activity to help ensure accurate tracking of construction expenses.<br>• Prepare and post journal entries to the general ledger in support of routine accounting functions and financial reporting.<br>• Assist with fixed asset accounting, including record maintenance, updates, and supporting documentation.<br>• Contribute to month-end close activities by preparing adjustments, entering journal entries, and helping reconcile key accounts.<br>• Support corporate and sales tax activities by organizing financial information needed for filings and related reporting.<br>• Review accounting data for completeness and accuracy, identifying discrepancies and resolving issues in a timely manner.
  • 2026-05-01T00:00:00Z
Sr. Accountant - Commissions
  • Nashville, TN
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 35.625 - 45 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for a detail-oriented Sr. Accountant to support commission accounting for a growing organization in Nashville, Tennessee. This Contract position will focus on commission calculations, reconciliations, reporting, and process oversight across multiple business units. The role works closely with finance, sales operations, and leadership to maintain accurate records, investigate variances, and strengthen accounting controls tied to commission activity.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Administer commission accounting activities across several business units, ensuring calculations are completed accurately and on schedule.<br>• Reconcile balance sheet accounts related to commission accruals, earned payouts, and outstanding liabilities.<br>• Review commission plans and supporting agreements to confirm accounting treatment aligns with company policy and applicable revenue considerations.<br>• Collaborate with finance, sales operations, and leadership to validate sales inputs, project data, and job costing details that affect commission results.<br>• Prepare and support month-end close tasks by recording accruals, analyzing financial impact, and maintaining commission-related journal entry support.<br>• Create and maintain reporting in Excel and Sage Intacct to monitor commission activity, trends, and account balances.<br>• Research payment or calculation variances, identify root causes, and coordinate with payroll and finance teams to resolve issues promptly.<br>• Document reconciliation procedures and improve internal controls and workflows for commission-related accounting processes.<br>• Provide audit support by organizing schedules and supplying documentation for commission accounts and related transactions.
  • 2026-05-01T00:00:00Z
Senior Accountant
  • Franklin, TN
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 90000 - 105000 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for a Senior Accountant to join our team in Franklin, Tennessee. This position plays an important role in payroll and benefits accounting, workers’ compensation reporting, and monthly close support for selected plant operations. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical ability, a detail-oriented mindset, and the confidence to work across finance, HR, payroll, and operations in a multi-entity environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage monthly accounting activities tied to payroll, incentive compensation, and employee benefit programs, including accruals, adjustments, and period-end true-ups.<br>• Prepare and support reconciliations for payroll-related balance sheet accounts, ensuring all entries are accurate, timely, and fully documented.<br>• Work closely with HR and payroll teams to review tax reporting, deductions, garnishments, and multi-state payroll matters, resolving variances as they arise.<br>• Produce quarterly analysis of payroll expense trends and explain notable fluctuations to finance leadership.<br>• Reconcile retirement plan activity, including employee contributions, loan repayments, and company match funding.<br>• Review benefit and payroll vendor invoices, assign costs appropriately, and allocate expenses across plants and cost centers.<br>• Support plant close activities by preparing journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations related to utilities, payroll, bonuses, and other operating costs.<br>• Maintain workers’ compensation accruals and claim-related reserves, reconcile balances to third-party data, and analyze trends that may affect future premium costs.<br>• Strengthen close processes through improved controls, standardized documentation, and automation initiatives that reduce manual effort and increase consistency.<br>• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders and provide guidance to less experienced accounting or plant support staff when needed.
  • 2026-05-12T00:00:00Z
Senior Accountant
  • Brentwood, TN
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 80000 - 95000 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for a Senior Accountant to support core accounting activities and help strengthen financial operations in Brentwood, Tennessee. This position plays a key role in maintaining accurate records, supporting month-end and year-end close activities, and providing analysis that helps the organization make sound financial decisions. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, a process-improvement mindset, and the ability to work effectively across departments in a dynamic environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee daily accounting activity by ensuring transactions related to payables, receivables, payroll, cash receipts, and corporate card usage are recorded accurately and on time.<br>• Prepare monthly journal entries and complete balance sheet reconciliations while maintaining reliable supporting schedules for the general ledger.<br>• Apply appropriate accounting treatment to revenue and expenses to support accurate financial reporting and period close activities.<br>• Track cash positions, perform bank reconciliations, and contribute to cash flow forecasting and reporting for leadership review.<br>• Partner with colleagues across departments to investigate and resolve invoicing, billing, and payment discrepancies efficiently.<br>• Support year-end close procedures and provide documentation, analysis, and assistance during external audit activities.<br>• Review accounting workflows to identify inefficiencies and recommend practical improvements that enhance accuracy and productivity through better use of technology.<br>• Create and maintain clear accounting procedures and documentation to promote consistency, compliance, and operational continuity.<br>• Balance multiple deadlines and shifting priorities while delivering dependable accounting support aligned with business needs.
  • 2026-05-07T00:00:00Z