WPS
Temporary Staff Accountant
Wood Personnel has partnered with a Nashville-based organization to hire a temporary staff accountant. This role requires a fully qualified accounting professional with a degree and proven experience in financial reporting, reconciliations, and month-end/year-end close. The staff accountant will work directly with leadership and cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with GAAP and provide critical support for accurate, timely financial reporting. This position offers the opportunity to join a small, collaborative accounting team where your expertise will make an immediate impact.
Staff Accountant Compensation and Benefits:
- $33 - $35 an hour
- Strictly temporary role
- Insurance options available through Wood Personnel
Staff Accountant Key Responsibilities:
- Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, including journal entries, reconciliations, and reporting
- Prepare, review, and post entries to the general ledger in compliance with GAAP
- Maintain and update the fixed asset ledger, including capitalization, disposals, and depreciation
- Perform monthly reconciliations for general ledger and multiple bank accounts
- Prepare audit schedules and support the annual audit process
- Compile, analyze, and update quarterly and ad hoc financial reports for management
- Conduct account analysis and variance analysis to ensure accuracy and identify discrepancies
- Collaborate with internal staff to resolve accounting issues and improve processes
- Utilize advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, formulas) to support data analysis and reporting
- Contribute to accounting process improvements and special projects as directed by management
Staff Accountant Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Accounting required
- 4+ years of progressive accounting experience, including month-end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and accounting procedures
- Proficiency in general ledger systems; experience with fixed assets and audit preparation preferred
- Advanced Excel and data analysis skills required
- Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to work independently while thriving in a small team environment