Senior Accountant - Nashville, TN

Job Title: Staff Accountant
Department: Corporate - Accounting 
Reports directly to: Director of Accounting    
Schedule: Full Time
Status: Exempt
Compensation: Salary

Position Summary:

The Staff Accountant is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, performing account reconciliations, assisting with financial reporting, and supporting month-end and year-end closing processes. This role ensures compliance with accounting principles and company policies while working closely with the finance team to enhance efficiency and accuracy in financial operations.

Primary Objective:

The primary objective of the Staff Accountant is to ensure the integrity of financial data by accurately recording transactions, reconciling accounts, and supporting financial reporting. This role contributes to the overall success of the accounting function by assisting in budgeting, compliance, and process improvements to optimize financial operations.

Duties and Responsibilities

General Ledger Maintenance:

Maintain and reconcile the general ledger, prepare and analyze financial statements, and support month-end and year-end close to ensure accurate transactions, timely reporting, and compliance with accounting standards and company policies.

Month-End and Year-End Closing:

Prepare journal entries for accruals, prepaids, depreciation, and other adjustments while reconciling bank accounts, credit cards, and intercompany transactions. The Staff Accountant ensures compliance with GAAP and company policies, works with management to meet closing deadlines, and supports accurate, timely financial operations.

Financial Reporting:

Generate financial reports and dashboards to assess performance, identify trends, and conduct variance analysis, while recommending improvements for financial planning and control. Maintain accurate records, reconcile accounts, ensure compliance, and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Account Reconciliations:

Performs regular reconciliations of bank accounts, credit cards, and general ledger accounts to ensure financial accuracy. They investigate and resolve discrepancies, maintain fixed asset records, and ensure adherence to depreciation schedules for proper financial reporting and asset management.

Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable:

Process vendor invoices, employee reimbursements, and credit card transactions accurately while supporting customer invoices, collections, and account reconciliations to maintain accurate balances and resolve discrepancies, ensuring financial accuracy through collaboration with vendors and internal teams.

Budgeting and Forecasting:

Track and categorize business expenses to ensure alignment with budgets and financial guidelines, while analyzing spending trends to identify cost-saving opportunities. Assist with forecasting and budget preparation, providing financial insights to support strategic planning and decision-making.

Audit Support and Internal Controls:

Support internal and external audits by preparing financial documentation and responding to inquiries, ensuring accuracy and compliance. Assist in developing and enforcing internal controls to prevent fraud, strengthen financial integrity, and uphold company policies and industry regulations.

Compliance and Tax Filings:

Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal tax regulations, including parking and occupancy taxes, while assisting with sales, use, and payroll tax filings and maintaining accurate records for audits. This role requires knowledge of GAAP, PCI compliance, tax laws, and industry regulations related to parking operations and municipal contracts.

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