Staff Accountant

Description We are looking for a Staff Accountant to support day-to-day accounting operations for our team in Tennessee. This position will play a central role in keeping payables, receivables, and financial records accurate and up to date while contributing to a well-organized office environment. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities with consistency.

Responsibilities:

- Oversee the full accounts payable cycle, including reviewing vendor invoices, organizing payment schedules, and maintaining accurate records.

- Generate customer billing in a timely manner and distribute invoices with close attention to accuracy and completeness.

- Record incoming payments and ensure customer balances are updated correctly within the accounting system.

- Track company credit card activity, collect supporting documentation, and verify that expenses are properly documented.

- Prepare and share a recurring accounts receivable summary with internal stakeholders to highlight outstanding balances and payment status.

- Communicate with customers regarding overdue accounts in a detail-focused manner and support timely collection efforts.

- Reconcile financial reports and account activity to identify discrepancies and maintain reliable accounting data.

- Assist with month-end close tasks by completing journal entries, worksheets, and other assigned accounting schedules.

- Provide backup support for mail handling as well as general administrative and office coordination tasks when needed. Requirements

- Bachelor's degree in Accounting is required.

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

- Hands-on experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger activity, and journal entries.

- Strong Excel skills with the ability to work efficiently with spreadsheets and financial data.

- Familiarity with Quick Books is preferred.

- Excellent communication skills with a courteous, dependable, and detail-focused approach.

- Strong organizational skills, close attention to detail, and the ability to manage deadlines independently.

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