Associate Accountant

SGS Consulting; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

SGS Consulting in Nashville, TN is seeking an experienced accounting assistant to perform routine accounting tasks and support timely financial reporting. The role involves printing checks, posting customer payments, and reconciling cash according to internal controls.

You will monitor KPIs and contribute to process improvements, maintain documentation, and provide excellent customer service via phone, email, and written requests.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years general accounting experience.
• Associate degree in accounting, finance, or equivalent experience.
• Experience printing checks and receiving cash.
• Proficient in MS Excel and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Perform accounting tasks including printing checks and posting customer payments accurately timely.
• Receive, record, and reconcile cash payments following established procedures and internal controls.
• Monitor key performance indicators and assist management with accurate financial reporting needs.
• Maintain accounting documentation and support development of best practice process improvements initiatives.
• Provide timely customer service support via phone, email, and written correspondence requests.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to foster communication, innovation, and strong business relationships internally.
• Utilize accounting systems and technology tools to improve efficiency and accuracy consistently.
• Develop skills and knowledge supporting accounting systems, processes, and continuous improvement efforts.

Skills

Accounting operations and financial

Check printing and cash handling

KPI monitoring and reporting

Customer service and process docs

Education

Associate degree in accounting/finance

2+ years general accounting experience

Tools

MS Excel

Accounting systems

Job description

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform accounting tasks including printing checks and posting customer payments accurately timely.
• Receive, record, and reconcile cash payments following established procedures and internal controls.
• Monitor key performance indicators and assist management with accurate financial reporting needs.
• Maintain accounting documentation and support development of best practice process improvements initiatives.
• Provide timely customer service support via phone, email, and written correspondence requests.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to foster communication, innovation, and strong business relationships internally.
• Utilize accounting systems and technology tools to improve efficiency and accuracy consistently.
• Develop skills and knowledge supporting accounting systems, processes, and continuous improvement efforts.

Skills:

• Accounting operations and financial transaction processing.
• Check printing, cash handling, and payment posting.
• KPI monitoring with analytical and reporting skills.
• Customer service, communication, and process documentation.

Education/Experience:

• Minimum two years general accounting experience.
• associate degree in accounting, finance, or equivalent experience.
• Experience printing checks and receiving cash.
• Proficient in MS Excel and customer service.