Sr. Accountant

We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to join a team in Tennessee in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This position combines core accounting ownership with payroll leadership, making it ideal for someone who can manage financial close activities while ensuring accurate payroll processing for a mid-sized employee population. The role offers the opportunity to contribute to day-to-day accounting operations, strengthen reconciliations, and support timely month-end and quarter-end reporting.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee monthly accounting activities by preparing journal entries, maintaining the general ledger, and supporting an accurate and timely close process.
• Perform detailed reconciliations for bank accounts and balance sheet accounts, researching discrepancies and resolving issues promptly.
• Support month-end and quarter-end reporting by reviewing financial data, validating account activity, and helping ensure reporting deadlines are met.
• Lead payroll processing for approximately 200 employees using Paycor, with a focus on accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.
• Monitor payroll-related records and coordinate updates to earnings, deductions, and employee changes to maintain reliable payroll data.
• Analyze account balances and financial transactions to identify variances, investigate unusual activity, and recommend corrective action when needed.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to gather documentation, answer accounting and payroll questions, and maintain organized financial records.
• Utilize NetSuite and other accounting tools to manage transactions, reconciliations, and reporting workflows effectively.