Accountant, Financial Reporting, Senior Accountant

Our client, a retail chain of home improvement and agriculture stores, is seeking an Accountant for a 3+ month contract position in Brentwood, TN. This role is hybrid.

$33.00/hr - $35.00/hr

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This position is responsible for applying accounting techniques and standard practices to the classification and recording of financial transactions in support of a complete and accurate financial close cycle.

• Essential Duties and Responsibilities (Minimum of 5% of time spent) Prepare standard and specialized journal entries and financial reports (e.g., balance sheets, income statements, monthly closing reports) according to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) or other regulatory requirements.
• Compile and analyze financial information to prepare entries into accounts, such as general ledger accounts. Document business transactions.
• Establish, maintain, and coordinate the implementation of accounting and accounting control procedures.
• Prepare journal entries in support of expense allocations, accruals, and other routine financial transactions.
• Post and validate general ledger activity reports to the company's internal website.
• Research and respond to inquiries from store support center (SSC) team members as well as store, and distribution center (DC) personnel about the accuracy of journal entries and financial reports.
• Must Haves 0-2 years of general accounting experience.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office is preferred.
• Pluses SAP experience preferred.
• Experience in a retail environment is preferred.
• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, or related field, is preferred. Any suitable combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Professional
  
  Certifications:
  
  Interest in obtaining Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation is preferred.

Pay Rate $33.00 - $35.00 per hour

• Entry level

• Contract

• Accounting/Auditing

• Retail