Accountant, Accounting Manager, Financial Reporting
Job in
Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, 37247, USA
Listed on 2026-07-20
Listing for:
Jobtailor
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-07-20
Job specializations:
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Accounting
Accounting Manager, Financial Reporting, Senior Accountant, Financial Analyst -
Finance & Banking
Accounting Manager, Financial Reporting, Financial Analyst
Job Description & How to Apply Below
- Review routine transactions for proper chart of accounts coding.
- Available to provide customer service to university departments. Responsibilities include working to resolve various issues such as recording transactions, reconciling accounts and communicating process and policy changes.
- Prepare monthly general ledger account reconciliations timely and elevate issues to the Accounting Manager and Director of Accounting and Financial Reporting.
- Assist with developing and documenting business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.
- Evaluate and recommend improvements in accounting system procedures to ensure accurate application of accounting principles.
- Participate regularly in process improvement initiatives under indirect supervision and oversight.
- Apply critical thinking to financial and other information presented within the scope of responsibilities, research issues/questions related to financial data, and communicate information to management in a timely and effective manner.
- Manage a high-volume workload based on weekly, monthly or quarterly deadlines.
- Demonstrate knowledge of accounting principles with strong analytical and accounting skills and familiarity with GAAP, as well as an ability to grasp university policies and procedures.
- Accounting software skills and ability to create and analyze financial reports. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite programs.
- Ability to work collaboratively with all levels of staff and departments to maximize performance, creativity, problem solving, and results.
- Ability to exercise sound judgment and effectively handle multiple tasks simultaneously in a deadline driven environment.
- Strong verbal, written communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proven ability to excel in fast‑paced, changing, and challenging environments.
- A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education is necessary.
- A Bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in accounting or finance is preferred.
- 2+ years of accounting experience is necessary.
- Skill in Excel and Word applications is necessary.
- Time management skills and the ability to work well in a team environment is necessary.
- Knowledge of accounting principles and general ledger is necessary.
- Proven detail‑oriented work style in collaboration with effective written and verbal communication skills is preferred.
- Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with a range of people, understanding their needs and goals is preferred.
- Ability to work co‑operatively with others as part of a team, as opposed to working separately or competitively, is preferred.
- Openness to change, adaptability, and the ability to work effectively in a variety of situations, with individuals or groups is preferred.
- Ability to understand and appreciate different and opposing perspectives on an issue is preferred.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders is preferred.
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