Senior Accountant

We are looking for a Senior Accountant to support core accounting operations and help maintain accurate financial records for the organization in Brentwood, Tennessee. This position plays a key role in monthly close activities, cash management, financial analysis, and compliance with established accounting standards. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and a process-improvement mindset to a dynamic work environment.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain accurate recording of daily financial activity, including payables, receivables, cash receipts, credit card activity, and payroll-related entries.
• Prepare monthly journal entries, reconcile balance sheet accounts, and keep supporting schedules current and reliable throughout the close process.
• Review transactions to ensure revenue and expenses are recognized in the appropriate periods and in accordance with accounting standards.
• Track cash positions, support treasury-related tasks, and develop regular cash flow forecasts and reporting for leadership review.
• Partner with internal teams to investigate and resolve invoicing issues, billing questions, and account discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Support year-end close requirements by organizing documentation, maintaining fiscal records, and assisting external auditors during audit activities.
• Evaluate existing accounting workflows, recommend efficiency improvements, and help implement technology-driven enhancements where appropriate.
• Create and maintain clear accounting procedures to promote consistency, strengthen controls, and support a scalable finance function.
• Balance multiple deadlines and shifting priorities while delivering accurate work and supporting broader departmental needs as required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is required.
• Master’s degree and/or accounting certification is preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in accounting or closely related finance roles.
• Solid knowledge of general ledger activity, month-end close, journal entries, and account reconciliation practices.
• Experience with accounting systems and strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively across internal teams.
• Ability to work independently and contribute within a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.