Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant

Salary: $65-80K (DOE) + discretionary bonus

Location: Smyrna, TN

Our client, a high-growth organization, is seeking a Staff Accountant to join their Corporate Accounting team. Great opportunity to join a best-in-class finance organization and accelerate your career into a Senior Accountant role.

What we like about this Staff Accountant role

• The Management Team, well known to us. High performers will be developed and given the tools necessary to reach their full potential.

  
  
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• The Exposure! This role sits within Corporate Accounting and offers high visibility to Accounting and Finance leadership.

  
  
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• High-growth, multinational organization. Opportunity to support a business that continues to expand while gaining exposure to complex accounting matters.

  
  
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• Direct Controller and Finance leadership exposure with proven career progression opportunities within Accounting and Finance.

  
  
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• Opportunity to make an immediate impact on core accounting processes and assist with process improvement initiatives.

  
  
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• Sizable organization that provides the opportunity to work alongside accounting professionals across multiple locations and business units.

  
  
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• Excellent exposure to the business, allowing you to build relationships that will support future career advancement.

  
  
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• Natural progression into Senior Accountant and Accounting leadership opportunities as the organization continues to grow.

  
  
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  The Staff Accountant role at a glance

  
  
  

• The Staff Accountant will be tasked with preparing monthly journal entries and account reconciliations on a high-volume basis while ensuring accuracy and completeness.

  
  
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• Assist with the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.

  
  
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• Own assigned balance sheet accounts and perform detailed account analysis and reconciliations.

  
  
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• Support financial reporting and assist with preparation of monthly management reporting packages.

  
  
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• Work closely with internal and external auditors and assist with audit requests.

  
  
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• Identify and champion process improvement and automation opportunities within the accounting function.
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• Heavy data analysis and reconciliation work.

  
  
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• Support cash management activities, accruals, fixed assets, and general ledger accounting.

  
  
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  Preferred qualifications of the Staff Accountant

  
  
  

• BS in Accounting required.

  
  
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• 1-3 years of public accounting OR 1-3 years of corporate accounting experience OR a mix of public accounting and industry experience.

  
  
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• Strong understanding of GAAP and month-end close processes.

  
  
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• Proficient in MS Excel and accustomed to working with large volumes of financial data.

  
  
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• Experience with ERP systems preferred.

  
  
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• Strong analytical mindset with excellent attention to detail.

  
  
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• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.

  
  
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• CPA eligibility or plans to pursue certification is a plus.
  
  

  
  

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