Accounting Services Associate

Staffmark Group; Alcoa (TN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Weekly Pay

Comprehensive Benefits

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Optional 401(k) Plan

Professional Office Environment

Job summary

Staffmark Group is seeking an Accounting Services Associate in Alcoa, TN to support payroll processing, tax filings, and month-end closings across client entities.

You will ensure accurate bookkeeping, reconcile ledgers, and prepare journal entries while maintaining strong communication with clients and adhering to regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Additional coursework or education in accounting, bookkeeping, business, or finance is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process payroll, including payroll tax filings and year-end forms (W-2s, 1099s), ensuring full compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Complete annual reports, business tax filings, and license renewals.
• Process accounts payable and perform monthly bank and credit card reconciliations.
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts; prepare and post adjusting journal entries across multiple client entities.
• Prepare and file monthly and quarterly indirect tax returns, including sales tax, gross receipts tax, lodging tax, restaurant tax, and similar filings.
• Support clients with year-end accounting clean-up and preparation for tax filings or assurance work.
• Maintain consistent and professional communication with clients on accounting-related matters.

Skills

Mathematical aptitude

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Computer proficiency

Spreadsheets

Education

High school diploma or GED

Accounting coursework beneficial

Tools

Accounting software (QuickBooks, Sage, MS Dynamics, SAP)

Job description

Now hiring for an Accounting Services Associate

Location: Alcoa, TN

Salary: $50,000.00 - $62,000.00 per year

Schedule: Monday - Friday

Make the Math Behave (It Knows Who's Boss).

Step into an Accounting Services Associate role in Alcoa where you'll wrangle spreadsheets, settle accounts, and shut down any numbers that wander off. If balancing to the penny feels like winning, welcome home. Looking for Accounting Services Associate jobs in Alcoa where accuracy and organization matter every day? This opportunity lets you support financial operations, maintain accurate records, and help keep business processes running smoothly and efficiently.

Job Duties

• Prepare and process payroll, including payroll tax filings and year-end forms (W-2s, 1099s), ensuring full compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
• Complete annual reports, business tax filings, and license renewals
• Process accounts payable and perform monthly bank and credit card reconciliations
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts; prepare and post adjusting journal entries across multiple client entities
• Prepare and file monthly and quarterly indirect tax returns, including sales tax, gross receipts tax, lodging tax, restaurant tax, and similar filings
• Support clients with year-end accounting clean-up and preparation for tax filings or assurance work.
• Maintain consistent and professional communication with clients on accounting-related matters.

Education Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Additional coursework or education in accounting, bookkeeping, business, or finance is beneficial.

Experience Requirements

• Ability to accurately process financial records, invoices, payments, or accounting documents.
• Strong mathematical aptitude and attention to detail.
• Experience using computers, spreadsheets, accounting software, or office applications.
• Ability to organize records, maintain confidentiality, and meet established deadlines.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous accounting, bookkeeping, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, or office administration experience is preferred.
• Experience using accounting software such as QuickBooks, Sage, Microsoft Dynamics, SAP, or similar business systems is beneficial.
• Knowledge of general accounting principles, financial recordkeeping, or reconciliation procedures is considered an asset.
• Individuals who demonstrate professionalism, dependability, accuracy, and strong organizational skills are well positioned for success as a Accounting Services Associate.

Physical Capabilities

• Ability to remain seated and work at a computer for extended periods.
• Ability to review financial documents and enter data accurately.
• Ability to occasionally lift office materials weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to perform normal office duties while maintaining attention to detail throughout the workday.

Benefits

• Competitive Weekly Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life Insurance and Disability Insurance for added peace of mind.
• Optional 401(k) Plan to help you prepare for the future.
• Professional Office Environment with opportunities for growth and career development.

"This company kept me working for many years. I learned so many skills from working for this company. Staffmark was the reason I was able to feed my family and clothe my kids. I would work for Staffmark anytime." - Staffmark, Accounting Clerk

About Us

At Staffmark, we connect hardworking people with great companies, creating opportunities that make a lasting impact.

Staffmark is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Staffmark offers reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities; contact your local branch for inquiries. Staffmark is an E-Verify employer. See our Privacy Notice for Candidates and Employees/Contractors at https://smgroupna.com/privacy-notice-for-candidates-and-employees-contractors.