Staff Accountant

Robert Half • Smyrna, TN • 1h ago

Description

We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support core accounting operations for a client in the greater Nashville area. This position is ideal for someone who can evaluate financial information carefully, manage recurring close activities, and handle account research with accuracy. The role offers hands-on involvement in general ledger work, reconciliations, and day-to-day accounting processes in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

Prepare and post journal entries while maintaining accurate support for general ledger activity.

Execute month-end closing tasks and help ensure deadlines are met during the close cycle.

Perform bank and account reconciliations, identify discrepancies, and resolve outstanding items.

Investigate accounting questions and perform ad hoc research within Great Plains to support reporting and issue resolution.

Oversee invoice-related processes and help maintain organized, timely transaction records.

Work with vendor portals to review, track, and support payment and account activity.

Assist with cleanup of reconciliation items and strengthen the accuracy of account balances.

Requirements - At least 2 years of accounting experience in a staff accountant or similar role.

Practical experience preparing journal entries and working within the general ledger.

Background supporting month-end close activities in a deadline-driven environment.

Experience completing bank account reconciliations and resolving variances.

Working knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains; strong preference for direct hands-on use.

Ability to analyze financial details critically and conduct accounting research independently.

Proficiency with standard accounting systems and Microsoft Excel for daily financial tasks.

Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available including medical, vision, dental, life and disability insurance. Employees hired for our FTEP Program are also eligible to enroll in our company's 401(k) or deferred compensation plan (if eligible). FTEP employees also earn paid time off for vacation, personal needs, and sick time and paid holidays. The amount of Choice Time Off (CTO) received varies based on years of service and is pro-rated based on the hours worked per week. A new FTEP employee earns up to 13 days of CTO and up to 10 paid holidays per calendar year. Learn more at roberthalfbenefits.com/Resources.

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