Staff Accountant

Wood Personnel Services

  • Nashville, TN
  • $35.00 per hour
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 8 days ago
Wood Personnel has partnered with a Nashville-based organization to hire a Temporary Staff Accountant. This role requires a fully qualified accounting professional with a degree and proven experience in financial reporting, reconciliations, and month-end/year-end close. The Staff Accountant will work directly with leadership and cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with GAAP and provide critical support for accurate, timely financial reporting. This position offers the opportunity to join a small, collaborative accounting team where your expertise will make an immediate impact.Staff Accountant Compensation and Benefits:
  • $33 $35 an hour
  • Strictly temporary role
  • Insurance options available through Wood Personnel
Staff Accountant Key Responsibilities:
  • Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, including journal entries, reconciliations, and reporting
  • Prepare, review, and post entries to the general ledger in compliance with GAAP
  • Maintain and update the fixed asset ledger, including capitalization, disposals, and depreciation
  • Perform monthly reconciliations for general ledger and multiple bank accounts
  • Prepare audit schedules and support the annual audit process
  • Compile, analyze, and update quarterly and ad hoc financial reports for management
  • Conduct account analysis and variance analysis to ensure accuracy and identify discrepancies
  • Collaborate with internal staff to resolve accounting issues and improve processes
  • Utilize advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, formulas) to support data analysis and reporting
  • Contribute to accounting process improvements and special projects as directed by management
Staff Accountant Qualifications:
  • Bachelor s degree in Accounting required
  • 4+ years of progressive accounting experience, including month-end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting
  • Strong knowledge of GAAP and accounting procedures
  • Proficiency in general ledger systems;experience with fixed assets and audit preparation preferred
  • Advanced Excel and data analysis skills required
  • Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
  • Ability to work independently while thriving in a small team environment

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