Detail‑Oriented Staff Accountant: Month‑End & Reporting

Vaco Recruiter Services; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco Recruiter Services in Nashville seeks a Staff Accountant to support daily accounting operations and assist with month-end close ensuring accurate financial reporting. The role collaborates with finance and operations teams to maintain GAAP compliance, manage reconciliations, and prepare periodic reports.

2+ years of experience implied by responsibilities and a Bachelor’s in Accounting are preferred. Strong Excel skills and ERP experience are desirable, with opportunities to contribute to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 1–3 years of accounting experience preferred.
• Experience with journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close.
• Public accounting internship or experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries.
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts.
• Perform bank, balance sheet, and intercompany reconciliations.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes.
• Analyze account activity and investigate discrepancies.
• Prepare monthly financial statements and supporting schedules.
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting activities.
• Create ad hoc financial reports and analyses for management.
• Support external audits and prepare audit schedules.
• Assist with invoice processing and payment activities.
• Monitor accounts receivable balances and follow up on outstanding payments.
• Reconcile AP and AR subledgers to the general ledger.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and company accounting policies.
• Maintain organized financial records and documentation.
• Support tax filings, regulatory reporting, and internal control initiatives.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives.
• Assist with system implementations and other finance-related projects as needed.

Skills

Excel

GAAP

Reconciliations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365

NetSuite

SAP

Oracle

Sage

Job description

Vaco Recruiter Services in Nashville seeks a Staff Accountant to support daily accounting operations and assist with month-end close ensuring accurate financial reporting. The role collaborates with finance and operations teams to maintain GAAP compliance, manage reconciliations, and prepare periodic reports.

2+ years of experience implied by responsibilities and a Bachelor’s in Accounting are preferred. Strong Excel skills and ERP experience are desirable, with opportunities to contribute to