Sr. Accountant
Robert Half · Nashville, TN · Yesterday
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This role is based in Nashville, Tennessee, and focuses on delivering timely close activities, strengthening ledger integrity, and ensuring reconciliations are completed with precision.
Responsibilities
- Lead monthly close activities by preparing schedules, reviewing balances, and helping ensure reporting deadlines are met.
- Maintain the general ledger by recording, analyzing, and validating financial transactions for accuracy and completeness.
- Prepare and post journal entries with appropriate supporting documentation and clear explanations of account activity.
- Perform account reconciliations on a recurring basis, investigate discrepancies, and resolve outstanding items promptly.
- Complete bank reconciliations by matching cash activity, identifying variances, and following through on corrective actions.
- Review financial data for consistency and accuracy while supporting compliance with internal accounting policies.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to gather information needed for close processes and balance sheet analysis.
- Assist with process improvements related to accounting workflows and reporting efficiency as needed.
Requirements
- Demonstrated experience in senior-level accounting work with responsibility for monthly close activities.
- Strong working knowledge of general ledger accounting and the preparation of journal entries.
- Proven ability to perform detailed account reconciliations and resolve variances effectively.
- Experience completing bank reconciliations with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Solid understanding of accounting principles and financial recordkeeping best practices.
- Ability to organize competing priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently in a fast-paced setting.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Legally authorized to work in the United States.
Benefits
- Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance.
- Eligibility to enroll in the company 401(k) plan for contract/temporary professionals.
- Access to free online training and the Robert Half app for job notifications and 1-tap apply.