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Robert Half
Sr. Accountant
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What they do
An Accountant organizes and maintains financial records and prepares financial statements for companies and organizations. Works as a public accountant (prepares financial documents where public disclosure is required by law, such as business balance sheets and tax returns), management accountant (prepares financial information for internal use by a company) or government accountant (maintains records for government agencies).
$74,171 / year median in Tennessee
+3% projected growth
Job Description
Description We are helping our client looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to support financial operations for a growing organization in Memphis, Tennessee. This role is ideal for someone who is confident managing core accounting functions, maintaining accurate records, and producing reliable financial information in a small company environment. The successful candidate will bring strong knowledge of government-related accounting practices, hands-on QuickBooks Online experience, and advanced Excel skills to help ensure timely and compliant reporting.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the monthly closing process by preparing schedules, reviewing balances, and ensuring financial records are completed on time.
- Maintain the general ledger by recording, reviewing, and adjusting transactions to support accurate financial reporting.
- Prepare and post journal entries with appropriate supporting documentation and attention to accounting standards.
- Reconcile bank accounts and key balance sheet accounts regularly to identify discrepancies and resolve issues promptly.
- Oversee account reconciliations across multiple areas of the business to strengthen accuracy and internal control.
- Support accounting activities tied to government contracts by tracking costs, maintaining compliance, and organizing required financial documentation.
- Generate financial reports and analysis using QuickBooks Online and Excel to assist leadership with operational and strategic decisions.
- Contribute to broader accounting oversight typically handled within a small company controller-style environment, including process improvement and financial organization. Requirements
- 5+ years of accounting experience, including senior-level ownership of core accounting functions.
- Strong working knowledge of month-end close procedures, general ledger maintenance, and journal entry preparation.
- Proven experience performing account reconciliations and bank reconciliations with a high degree of accuracy.
- Hands-on proficiency with QuickBooks Online in a business accounting setting.
- Experience supporting accounting work related to government contracts or government-focused financial requirements.
- Advanced Excel skills, including the ability to organize, analyze, and reconcile financial data efficiently.
- Ability to work independently in a small company setting while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.