ACCOUNTING JOBS IN NASHVILLE

JOB SUMMARY

Accountants check that financial statements are accurate for individuals, companies, and organizations. They prepare tax documents according to tax laws and ensure that taxes are paid on time. This requires them to prepare financial documentation and explain their findings to individuals or a company's or organization's management.

There are many types of accountants. Management accountants prepare financial information for companies that employ them. Public accountants perform audits and prepare financial documentation and tax forms for clients. Government accountants work with government agencies' financial records. They also audit businesses, organizations, and individuals that are subject to government regulation and taxation.

Accountants need to be able to file legal financial documents, work with spreadsheets, and understand accounting standards.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting;
• 3-5 years’ of experience in accounting positions;
• In-depth experience and knowledge of accounting principles/theories (GAAP, FASB);
• Demonstrated experience managing internal payroll operations;
• Working knowledge of manual and automated accounting systems;

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Maintain financial reports, records, and general ledger accounts.
• Prepare journal entries, analyses, and account reconciliations
• Improve financial status by analyzing results; monitoring variances; identifying trends
• Provide timely, relevant, and accurate reporting & analysis of the results of the organization’s performance against historical, budgeted, forecasted and strategic planning results to facilitate decision-making toward the achievement of the budget and strategic plan
• Assists with month end and year end close processes.
• Assists with annual audit.
• Reconciles bank statements.
• Assists in the annual budget process.
• Attends in-service training and education sessions, as assigned.
• Other duties and projects as assigned.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• BS in Accounting, Finance, or relevant work experience.
• Demonstrate appropriate understanding/working knowledge of accounting principles and internal controls and how to apply them.
• Knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and Managed Care reimbursement standards is desirable.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize, and meet deadlines.
• Work collaboratively in a team environment that promotes inclusiveness and communication among team members.