Senior Accountant

Murray Resources - Best Staffing Agency; Murfreesboro (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

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Job summary

A leading staffing agency in Murfreesboro is seeking a Senior Accountant to manage financial operations and ensure compliance. This role involves oversight of daily accounting functions, driving cost controls, and supporting audits. The ideal candidate has 7+ years of experience, expertise in GAAP and ERP systems, and strong Excel skills. This position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of accounting experience, with 3-5 years in a managerial role.
• Advanced Excel skills required, including data analysis.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Manage daily accounting operations and staff.
• Develop accounting policies to enhance efficiency.
• Collaborate on budgeting and financial forecasts.
• Coordinate audits and ensure compliance.

Skills

GAAP

ERP systems

Financial analysis

Microsoft Excel

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related

CPA, CMA or equivalent

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

OneStream

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$85,000.00/yr - $100,000.00/yr

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A leading provider of inventory consolidation services is seeking a Senior Accountant to manage financial operations, ensure compliance, and deliver accurate reporting. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented accounting professional with strong managerial experience and expertise in GAAP, ERP systems, and financial analysis. Working collaboratively with the Controller, the new hire will contribute to operational and financial success by overseeing daily accounting functions, driving cost controls, and supporting audits while improving reporting accuracy and supporting strategic business growth.

Location: Murfreesboro, TN – ON SITE

Type of Position: Temp-to-Hire

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports ensuring accuracy and compliance with GAAP.
• Manage and supervise daily accounting operations and staff, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger functions.
• Oversee the month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring timely and accurate reporting, including variance analysis and data analyzation.
• Develop and implement accounting policies and procedures to enhance efficiency, safeguard assets, ensure compliance, and ensure integrity of financial data.
• Collaborate with the Controller in annual budgeting and monthly financial forecasts, monitoring financial performance against projections.
• Coordinate and liaise with internal/external auditors during audits and ensure timely completion of all audit requirements.
• Analyze cost drivers and work with procurement and facility management to identify areas for cost reduction.
• Maintain compliance with tax regulations and manage tax filings and documentation.
• Manage ERP system for cost allocations and financial accuracy.
• Support special projects, AFEs, and ad hoc financial analysis requests.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field. Master’s degree or professional certification (e.g., CPA, CMA) is a plus
• 7+ years of accounting experience, with preferably 3-5 years in a managerial role
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices (GAAP)
• High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and adaptability to process changes required
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (Pivot tables, Vlookups, data analysis, a must), experience with financial modeling, familiarity with ERP systems, data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI). Familiarity with OneStream is a plus. Experience with system conversions is a plus
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with ability to interpret complex data and translate into actionable insights
• Strong leadership and team management abilities
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to present complex financial information clearly and concisely
• Some travel between warehouse locations (if applicable)
• Critical Thinking
• Willingness to face challenges and solve problems while maintaining effective relationships with customers by meeting and exceeding their requirements/expectations.
• Identify and address issues, conflicts, and challenges promptly and effectively, leveraging problem-solving skills and collaboration with stakeholders to achieve resolutions.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in writing, oral, diagrams or schedule forms and develop processes and procedures compliant with internal controls and regulations

Due to the high volume of applications we typically receive, we regret that we are not able to personally respond to all applications. However, if you are invited to take the next step in the process, you will typically be contacted within one week of submitting your application.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing

• Industries

  Warehousing and Storage

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