Accounting Assistant

Description We are looking for an Accounting Assistant to join a growing team in Nashville, Tennessee in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This position supports core accounting operations across payables, receivables, reconciliations, reporting, and administrative financial tasks, with a strong emphasis on accuracy and dependable follow-through. The ideal candidate is comfortable managing recurring deadlines, handling detailed transactional work with limited oversight, and contributing to a fast-paced office environment.

Responsibilities:

- Manage accounts receivable records by monitoring aging activity, applying credits, resolving balance discrepancies, and documenting uncollectible items as needed.

- Process incoming funds and record deposit activity accurately within the Sage accounts receivable system to support daily cash management.

- Review purchase orders and vendor invoices, log receipts, and enter payable transactions into the Sage accounts payable module.

- Support weekly disbursement activities by verifying payment accuracy, preparing checks for mailing, and organizing completed payment documentation for filing.

- Coordinate vendor enrollment updates and maintain related tracking records to keep payment information current.

- Prepare recurring monthly billings, complete cash account reconciliations, and assemble scheduled reports for accounting leadership within established deadlines.

- Track capital purchases and construction-in-progress activity by reviewing grant-related records and payable transactions, then maintain organized asset descriptions for future capitalization.

- Provide backup support for ticket fulfillment, shipment preparation, cash vault deposit processing, and payroll-related document distribution when needed. Requirements

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