Staff Accountant- SESAC; Nashville

SESAC is looking for a Staff Accountant to join our team in Nashville. In this role you will be responsible for managing assigned areas of accounting operations and ensuring accuracy, quality, and effectiveness in reporting.

• Coordinating with the payroll team in the accurate posting and reconciliation of payroll accounts
• Reconciling monthly accounts to ensure accuracy.
• Preparing and recording monthly journal entries affecting cash, revenue, royalties and other accounts assigned.
• Prepare monthly roll‑forwards and schedules for royalties and payroll.
• Monitoring and reviewing accounting records and related system reports for accuracy, completeness and consistency with department standards.
• Supporting accounting administration/processing for portfolio companies by tracking royalty receipts, assisting with distributions and responding to inquiries.
• Compiling and analyzing financial information and documenting business transactions, as needed.
• Assisting in annual audits to help ensure compliance.
• Producing error‑free and timely accounting reports to support month‑end closing and other accounting activities.
• Identifying errors and potential issues in accounting procedures and recommending ways to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Special projects as assigned.

• BS degree in Accounting, Finance or equivalent experience.
• Track record of exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and an ability to effectively prioritize work to meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Ability to work independently and to exercise initiative to define and resolve problems.
• Familiarity with financial accounting statements systems (Oracle preferred).
• Understanding of, or experience with general ledger function and the month‑end/year‑end close process preferred.
• Hands‑on experience with accounting software and a willingness and ability to learn new systems as needed.
• Strong ethical conduct and an ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to multi‑task and work as a team player.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.

This is a hybrid role that will require you to commute to our Nashville office a minimum of three days a week.

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Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Accounting/Auditing and Finance