Staff Accountant - Contract at Thorndale Partners Staff Accountant - Contract at Thorndale Partners in Murfreesboro, Tennessee Posted in about 11 hours ago.

Type:

full-time

Job Title:

Temporary Staff Accountant Position Type:

Full-time, Temporary (Contract through February 2027 )

Schedule:

40 hours per week , Hybrid ( 3 days in-office / 2 days remote)

Location:

LaVergne, TN Reports To:

Accounting Team Lead Position Overview We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Temporary Staff Accountant to join our team to support a high-volume period through February 2027 . Working closely under the guidance of our Accounting Team Lead, you will play a critical role in ensuring financial accuracy, maintaining internal controls, and streamlining our year-end processes. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled accountant who thrives in a collaborative, hybrid environment and is ready to make an immediate impact.

Key Responsibilities Month-End & Year-End Close:

Assist with journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and financial statement variance analysis to ensure a timely and accurate closing process.

External Audit Support:

Prepare schedules, gather documentation, and provide support for both interim and year-end external audit requests. Internal Control Systems (ICS): Assist with the testing, documentation, and narrative write-ups of internal control procedures to ensure compliance.

Fixed Asset Management:

Support the tracking, reconciliation, and physical inventory verification of fixed assets.

Ad-Hoc Accounting Tasks:

Provide operational support for other day-to-day accounting functions and special projects as assigned by the Team Lead.

Qualifications Education:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.

Experience:

Minimum of 2-3 years of general corporate accounting experience.

Technical Skills:

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables) and experience with mid-to-large ERP accounting systems.

Audit Familiarity:

Previous experience assisting with external audits or internal control (ICS/SOX) testing is a strong plus.

Attributes:

Strong organizational skills, sharp attention to detail, and the ability to hit the ground running with minimal supervision.