Staff Accountant

This range is provided by Synergy Search. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range $75,000.00/yr - $95,000.00/yr Direct message the job poster from Synergy Search Contact: Matt Althoff (Senior Vice President) | Nashville & Baltimore | View email address on click.appcast.io | View phone number on click.appcast.io Overview We are a technology-driven organization experiencing rapid growth and innovation. Our teams design and deliver solutions that empower customers across diverse industries. We are seeking a highly skilled, detail-oriented Senior Staff Accountant to join our finance team, ensuring financial accuracy and integrity while supporting the fast-paced demands of a modern tech environment. Position Summary The Senior Staff Accountant will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring compliance with GAAP, and executing efficient month-end close processes. This role partners closely with cross-functional teams—including engineering, product, and operations—to ensure accurate revenue and expense recognition, support financial planning, and contribute to process automation initiatives. Responsibilities Accounting & Reporting: Oversee general ledger functions, including journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations. Prepare and review financial statements in compliance with GAAP. Maintain the chart of accounts and ensure accurate transaction coding. Revenue & Expense Management: Review customer and vendor contracts for proper accounting treatment. Partner with operations and sales teams to ensure accurate invoicing, subscription billing, and expense reporting. Reconcile deferred revenue and other key accounts. Month-End Close: Lead and execute month-end close, meeting tight deadlines. Prepare variance and trend analyses for management and investors. Maintain thorough documentation for all reconciliations. Audit & Compliance: Support annual audits and due diligence processes by preparing schedules and reports. Ensure compliance with internal controls and corporate accounting policies. Process & Systems Improvement: Collaborate with finance leadership to streamline workflows and implement automation. Leverage technology to enhance accounting efficiency and scalability. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with FP&A on actual-to-budget reporting and forecasting; Partner with HR/Payroll to ensure accurate payroll and benefits accounting. Qualifications Required: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance. 2–5+ years of progressive accounting experience, with exposure to high-growth technology or software environments preferred. Strong understanding of US GAAP; familiarity with ASC 606 a plus. Experience with ERP/accounting systems (e.g., NetSuite, Sage Intacct, QuickBooks, or similar). Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, data analysis). Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Preferred: CPA license (active or in-progress). Experience in subscription-based or recurring revenue business models. Familiarity with cloud-based tools and billing platforms. Analytical and forward-thinking problem solver. Strong communicator with the ability to collaborate across departments. Adaptable and comfortable in a rapidly changing environment. Commitment to continuous process improvement. Job details Seniority level: Associate Employment type: Full-time Job function: Accounting/Auditing Industries: Software Development Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Synergy Search by 2x Inferred from the description for this job Medical insurance Vision insurance 401(k) Get notified about new Accountant jobs in Nashville Metropolitan Area . Franklin, TN $85,000.00-$93,000.00 2 days ago Nashville Metropolitan Area $50,000.00-$65,000.00 12 hours ago Nashville, TN $60,000.00-$70,000.00 1 day ago Murfreesboro, TN $65,000.00-$75,000.00 3 days ago Nashville, TN $65,000.00-$75,000.00 1 month ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr