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11 results for Accountant in Nashville, TN

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
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>
  • 2026-05-08T00:00:00Z
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
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
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
Accounts Payable Clerk
  • La Vergne, TN
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 52000 - 56000 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to support day-to-day financial operations in La Vergne, Tennessee. This role focuses on reviewing invoices, confirming purchasing documentation, and helping maintain accurate payment records in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, sound judgment when resolving billing issues, and confidence working with accounting systems and spreadsheets.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Review and process vendor invoices accurately and in a timely manner while ensuring proper account coding.<br>• Perform three-way matching by comparing invoices, purchase orders, and receiving documents before approving payment.<br>• Investigate pricing, quantity, and receipt variances and work with internal teams or suppliers to resolve discrepancies.<br>• Prepare and assist with check runs and other scheduled payment activities in alignment with company procedures.<br>• Maintain organized accounts payable records and supporting documentation within electronic systems such as Epicor and DocStar.<br>• Update invoice and payment information in Excel trackers and reports to support visibility and reconciliation efforts.<br>• Communicate with vendors and internal departments regarding invoice status, required documentation, and payment questions.
  • 2026-05-05T00:00:00Z
Accounting Manager - Billing
  • Brentwood, TN
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 48 - 60 USD / Hourly
  • <p>Our dynamic client is looking for an experienced <strong>Accounting Manager - Billing</strong> to join a <strong>hybrid </strong>team in <strong>Brentwood</strong>, Tennessee on a <strong>Contract </strong>basis. This role will provide interim leadership for billing and accounts receivable activities, with a strong emphasis on revenue accuracy, month-end close, and operational support in a high-volume environment. The ideal candidate will bring strong accounting knowledge, leadership capability, and the ability to improve processes while partnering effectively across functions.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Guide and support a five-person team responsible for <strong>billing and accounts receivable </strong>operations, ensuring priorities are clear and work is completed accurately.</p><p>• Direct complex, high-volume invoicing activities tied to long-term housing-related programs while maintaining consistency and timeliness.</p><p>• Oversee revenue-related accounting, including deferred balances and associated expense treatment, to support accurate financial reporting.</p><p>• <strong>Manage month-end close tasks </strong>connected to billing, receivables, and revenue accounts, including review of entries and reconciliations.</p><p>• Collaborate with operational and project stakeholders to confirm billing details, resolve questions, and align financial outcomes with business activity.</p><p>• Analyze workflow inefficiencies, strengthen procedures, and introduce improvements that reduce manual errors and increase productivity.</p><p>• Investigate billing exceptions, correct discrepancies, and maintain reliable internal controls across the order-to-cash process.</p><p>• Assist with audit requests and uphold compliance with applicable accounting guidance and internal financial policies.</p><p>• Prepare and communicate reporting on billing activity, aging trends, and revenue performance to support business decision-making.</p>
  • 2026-05-11T00:00:00Z
Accounts Payable Manager
  • Brentwood, TN
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 40 - 50 USD / Hourly
  • <p>Our client is seeking a seasoned <strong>Accounts Payable Manager</strong> to step into an interim leadership role supporting a high-volume, fast-paced environment. This position calls for a hands-on professional who can effectively lead day-to-day AP functions, support a small team, and maintain strong vendor relationships while ensuring accuracy and timeliness under tight deadlines.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Supervise and provide day-to-day direction for a team of two Accounts Payable Clerks</li><li>Serve as a key escalation point for vendor inquiries, resolving issues quickly and maintaining professional relationships</li><li>Oversee AP payment processing, including execution of payment runs and adherence to internal controls</li><li>Act as the primary liaison for Accounts Payable across internal departments and operational stakeholders</li><li>Handle complex vendor situations, including account reconciliations and resolution of outstanding balances</li><li>Contribute directly to invoice processing and data entry when needed to support workflow demands</li><li>Assist with month-end close activities, including AP-related reconciliations and reporting</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-05-06T00:00:00Z
Revenue Accounting Manager
  • Franklin, TN
  • remote
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 120000 - 160000 USD / Yearly
  • <p><strong>Position Summary</strong></p><p>We are seeking a highly skilled <strong>Revenue Accounting Manager</strong> to own and optimize the end‑to‑end <strong>SaaS contract‑to‑cash process</strong> for a rapidly growing technology company serving enterprise customers. This is a <strong>hands‑on, execution‑focused role</strong> that plays a critical part in ensuring accurate billing, revenue recognition, and financial insights that support strategic decision‑making.</p><p>The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in <strong>SaaS revenue accounting</strong>, thrives in cross‑functional environments, has a strong process‑improvement mindset, and is comfortable operating in evolving systems. This role offers the opportunity to <strong>build and scale a revenue accounting function</strong>, including potential people leadership as the organization grows.</p>
  • 2026-04-14T00:00:00Z
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
Accounts Receivable Clerk
  • Murfreesboro, TN
  • onsite
  • Temporary to Hire
  • 21.85 - 25.3 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Clerk to join a customer services organization in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This contract opportunity is ideal for someone with a solid foundation in receivables who can manage payment activity accurately while supporting timely collections and account balancing. The person in this role will help maintain healthy cash flow by handling billing support, posting payments, and resolving discrepancies with close attention to detail.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process incoming payments and apply cash accurately to customer accounts to keep records current and organized.<br>• Monitor open balances, follow up with commercial clients on past-due invoices, and support collection efforts effectively.<br>• Assist with billing-related activities to help ensure invoices are issued correctly and payment issues are addressed promptly.<br>• Reconcile credit card activity, daily cash receipts, and account transactions to confirm financial information is complete and accurate.<br>• Review account discrepancies, research payment variances, and work with internal teams to resolve outstanding issues efficiently.<br>• Prepare and support check run activities while maintaining proper documentation for audit and tracking purposes.<br>• Maintain detailed receivable records and contribute to routine account reconciliations to support month-end accuracy.
  • 2026-05-11T00:00:00Z