<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>
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.
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.