Accounting Assistant

Randstad USA; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K plan

Short-term disability

Life insurance

Job summary

Randstad USA in Nashville, TN seeks an Accounting Assistant with hands-on accounting systems experience. The role covers AR/AP, general ledger reconciliations, grant tracking, and audit preparation. Strong Excel skills and discretion are required for confidential information.

The position offers daytime, first-shift hours with a competitive hourly wage and comprehensive benefits through Randstad. Associate degree and 4+ years of exposure to accounting workflows are preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required.
• 3 years' experience in accounting/bookkeeping roles.
• Detail-oriented with hands-on experience in computer-based accounting systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts receivable and accounts payable.
• Perform general ledger reconciliations and maintain data integrity.
• Process employee expense reports and assist with payroll operations.
• Track, report, and manage grant funds, project income, and service fees.
• Assist in personnel accounting, payroll, retirement, fringe benefits, and fixed asset inventory.
• Create and maintain Excel spreadsheets for financial tracking.
• Assist with internal and external audits and organize financial documentation.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive fiscal and personnel information.
• Support HR and Fiscal Manager with special projects and administrative tasks.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Accounts Receivable

Bookkeeping

Education

Associate degree

Tools

Excel

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented, organizedAccounting Assistant with at least four years of hands-on experience in computer-based accounting systems. In this role, you will handle key day-to-day financial, bookkeeping, and clerical operations—including accounts payable/receivable, grant tracking, general ledger reconciliations, and audit preparation.

salary: $23 - $24 per hour

shift: First

work hours: 8 AM - 4 PM

education: Associate

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts receivable (AR) and accounts payable (AP).
• Perform general ledger reconciliations and maintain financial data integrity.
• Process employee expense reports and assist with payroll operations.
• Track, control, and report on Grant funds, project income, and member service fees within computerized and manual accounting systems.
• Assist in accounting for personnel, payroll, retirement, fringe benefits, and fixed asset inventory.
• Create, update, and maintain custom Excel spreadsheets for financial tracking.
• Assist with internal and external audits, including preparing and organizing required financial documentation.
• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding sensitive fiscal and personnel information.
• Support the HR and Fiscal Manager with special projects, operational goals, and administrative tasks as assigned.

Skills

• Accounts Payable (3 years of experience is preferred)
• Accounts Receivable (3 years of experience is preferred)
• Bookkeeping (3 years of experience is required)

Qualifications

• Years of experience: 3 years
• Experience level: Experienced

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

Experience

• Experienced
• 3 years

Education

• Associates (required)