Associate Accountant

SGS Consulting; Tennessee; On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

SGS Consulting in Tennessee is seeking an accounting professional to perform routine tasks such as printing checks, posting customer payments, and cash reconciliation, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

The role supports management with financial reporting, maintains documentation, and drives process improvements while delivering responsive customer service by phone, email, and written correspondence. A two-year accounting background and strong Excel skills are preferred.

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

Check printing & cash handling

KPI monitoring & reporting

Customer service & communication

Education

Associate degree in accounting or finance

Minimum 2 years accounting experience

MS Excel proficiency

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.