Staff Accountant (Nashville)

SHR Talent is partnering with a client in Nashville, TN in its search for a motivated and analytical accounting professional to join our client’s team in a key contributor role as a Staff Accountant. The Staff Accountant will report to the Senior Accountants and will be responsible for performing the accounting functions for the company and providing monthly operating information. The Staff Accountant role is a great opportunity to develop skills in an active, collaborative, and growing environment with daily exposure to senior leadership.

To be successful in the role as the Staff Accountant, you should enjoy digging into complex financial issues, thrive in a fast-moving and collaborative environment, and have a strong foundation in accounting principles. If you bring attention to detail, technical curiosity, and the ability to see the bigger picture, you’ll be a great fit!

Responsibilities:

• Partner with team members to ensure accurate accounting practices, including revenue tracking and compliance with reporting standards
• Play a key role in managing the monthly financial close and associated processes
• Work closely with Financial Planning & Analysis to develop and deliver meaningful financial reports and operational insights
• Maintain financial integrity by ensuring adherence to U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) standards
• Contribute to internal and external reporting initiatives with timely and thorough analysis
• Support external audit activities through coordination and documentation
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and assist in consolidation processes
• Help establish and refine accounting policies and internal procedures
• Tackle complex accounting questions by researching and preparing position memos
• Drive efficiency by identifying and implementing process enhancements

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting
• Master’s degree, preferred
• 1 – 4 + years of relevant accounting experience
• Solid understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with large Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, a plus
• Prior exposure to the healthcare industry, helpful but not required