<p>Our rapidly expanding client in <strong>Brentwood</strong>, TN, is seeking a highly skilled <strong>Accounting Manager/Sr. Accountant</strong> for a <strong>contract</strong> opportunity supporting a fast-paced Shared Services environment. This hybrid (mostly onsite) role will play a key part in <strong>month-end close, intercompany accounting, fixed assets, lease accounting, reconciliations, and financial reporting activities across multiple entities</strong>. The ideal candidate is analytical, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a high-volume environment while partnering with both onshore and offshore accounting teams.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Prepare and post complex journal entries related to accruals, prepaids, fixed assets, lease accounting, and intangible asset amortization.</li><li>Manage month-end and year-end close activities, ensuring accuracy and adherence to close deadlines.</li><li>Maintain the integrity of the general ledger across multiple entities and business units.</li><li>Perform detailed balance sheet account reconciliations and investigate variances, discrepancies, and unusual account activity.</li><li>Review and reconcile high-volume intercompany transactions, settlements, and elimination entries.</li><li>Support fixed asset accounting, including capitalization, depreciation, and asset tracking.</li><li>Manage lease accounting activities, including right-of-use assets and lease liabilities.</li><li>Oversee prepaid expense schedules and related amortization.</li><li>Prepare and review expense accruals and supporting documentation.</li><li>Provide oversight and review of work performed by offshore accounting teams while remaining hands-on with accounting operations.</li><li>Manage accounting activities related to projects and cost functions.</li><li>Support external and internal audits by preparing schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.</li><li>Partner with Controllers, FP&A, Treasury, AP/AR, and other business stakeholders to resolve accounting issues and improve financial reporting accuracy.</li><li>Identify process improvement and automation opportunities to enhance efficiency and strengthen controls.</li><li>Assist with system enhancements, workflow improvements, SOP documentation, and ERP-related initiatives.</li><li>Perform ad hoc reporting, financial analysis, and special projects as needed.</li></ul><p><br></p>