Staff Accountant Job Memphis area,Tennessee USA,Finance & Banking

EFFECTIVE DATE: December 2025

FLSA: Salaried Non-Exempt

JOB TITLE: Staff Accountant

DEPARTMENT: Finance

REPORTS TO: Director of Finance

Job Function

Perform a variety of accounting and analytical duties, including establishing and monitoring finance department KPIs, assisting CFO with preparation of financial statements and annual budget; preparing & posting journal entries and accounts receivable transactions, and serving as backup for the Sr. Accountant, Payroll and Accounts Payable positions.

Duties and Responsibilities Cash Management

Confirm bank wires.

Review and verify accounts payable transactions to ensure internal control.

Reconcile bank accounts and update Cash Flow Forecast Report weekly.

Budget and Grants

Collaborate with various departments to develop detailed budgets and forecasts.

Create financial forecasts based on historical data, market trends, and strategic goals.

Collaborate with the Director of Grants for the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT), City of Memphis and other agencies’ program grants including formula and discretionary grants for transit capital, operating and planning projects.

Accounting

Responsible for all aspects of Accounts Receivable including invoicing, posting cash receipts, and contacting customers to ensure prompt payment of invoices.

Prepare and post journal vouchers for MATA and MTM.

Track uniform vouchers and tool allowance to ensure compliance with CBA and prepare related check requests.

Reconcile sub ledger and general ledger accounts.

Serve as backup for the Sr. Accountant and Accounts Payable positions.

Financial Analysis

Use financial variance analysis to identify potential errors, investigate, and post correcting entries.

Provide CFO with explanations for material revenue and expense variances from the monthly budget.

Track OT hours worked each pay period and distribute a trend analysis report to Department Directors.

Analyze inventory part usage and make recommendations for proper stocking levels and setting Min/Max/Reorder levels.

Identify other areas that could be improved through financial analysis, including Finance Dept. KPIs.

Fixed Assets

Post additions, disposals, and monthly depreciation entries to general ledger.

Ensure that the Fixed Asset Listing does not include items that have been lost, stolen, or are no longer in service and work with Purchasing to get Board approval for disposal of these assets.

Complete new vehicle registration (title and tag).

Other Duties and Responsibilities

Perform various projects, initiatives and analyses – as assigned by the Sr. Accountant.

Assume additional responsibilities as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field and two years of related experience. Overall experience may be considered in lieu of advanced education.

Other

Must be familiar with general ledger entries and use of accounting software.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, is critical. Should be comfortable working with senior management.
Must have a proven ability to handle all internal and external customers or stakeholders with courtesy, diplomacy and tact, especially as it relates to controversial or confrontational situations. Displays a service-oriented attitude.
Ensures work is compliant with all applicable city, state and federal laws.
Must be able to maintain utmost confidentiality.
Must be a self-starter, be able to work independently and possess strong interpersonal skills.
Must be able to operate a personal computer and be proficient in MS Office Suite of products, particularly Excel and Word.
Requires ability to handle numerous activities concurrently.
Must be willing and able to comply with MTM's D&A policy.
Experience in the transportation industry is a plus.
Regular and consistent attendance is necessary.
Must always comply with safety and COVID protocols and is expected to monitor compliance by employees for information sharing with HR management as needed.
Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license in accordance with general company standards.

Environment

Extensive sitting is required while using office equipment such as computers,…