Jr. GL Accountant

Jobot; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits

401(k) with 4% match

2 weeks PTO

Annual performance bonus

Job summary

A leading real estate firm is seeking a Junior General Ledger Accountant to maintain accurate financial records and support month-end processes. This role offers hands-on experience in a collaborative finance team, a competitive salary of $65,000 - $75,000 per year, and comprehensive benefits including a bonus and 401(k) matching. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Accounting or Finance and 1–3 years of GL accounting experience. Join a fast-paced environment that values mentorship and growth.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of general ledger accounting experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist with month-end close, account reconciliations, journal entries, and financial reporting.
• Process and review AR/AP activity, ensuring correct coding.
• Partner with other departments to investigate discrepancies.
• Support internal controls and ensure adherence to accounting policies.
• Assist with special projects and financial analyses.
• Identify inefficiencies and suggest improvements.
• Work closely with senior leadership for mentorship and guidance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Communication ability

Proficiency in Excel (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

Overview

Job Details: Come join a fast-growing, nationally scaled real estate firm investing in its finance team and building for long-term growth. This Jobot Job is hosted by Katherine Krull.

Job Title: Junior General Ledger Accountant

Job Location: Nashville, TN (Fully On-Site; Monday–Friday)

Salary: $65,000 - $75,000 per year

Pay & Benefits: $65k–$75k base salary + ~5% annual bonus (company and individual performance) + Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits (up to 70% of individual premium covered) + 401(k) with 4% match + 2 weeks PTO

Why join us? Hands-on GL accounting role in a fast-paced, collaborative finance team; competitive salary + annual performance bonus (~5%); comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with 4% match; direct exposure to month-end close, reconciliations, and cross-functional collaboration; career growth and mentorship with senior finance leadership; innovative, growth-focused organization with a lean, agile team.

Job Details

We are seeking a highly capable Junior General Ledger Accountant to support core accounting operations in a fast-paced and dynamic finance environment. This role is central to maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring timely month-end close, and assisting with reconciliations and reporting. You will work closely with senior finance leadership, including the CFO and FP&A team, to help maintain accurate financials and support operational decision-making. This is a hands-on role ideal for someone early in their career who thrives in a collaborative, detail-oriented environment.

Requirement: You must be able to work on-site Monday–Friday in Nashville, TN.

Responsibilities

• General Ledger Operations: Assist with month-end close, account reconciliations, journal entries, and financial reporting to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Transaction Oversight: Process and review AR/AP activity, ensuring correct coding and timely posting of transactions.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with other departments to investigate discrepancies and resolve accounting issues.
• Financial Accuracy & Compliance: Support internal controls and ensure adherence to established accounting policies and deadlines.
• Ad Hoc Reporting & Analysis: Assist with special projects, financial analyses, and reporting requests from management.
• Process Improvement: Identify inefficiencies and suggest improvements to workflows, reporting, and GL processes.
• Professional Development: Work closely with senior leadership for mentorship, guidance, and skill-building opportunities.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of general ledger accounting experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and communication ability
• Proficiency in Excel (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables)

Preferred

• CPA

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