Senior Staff Accountant

Synergy Search

Nashville (TN)

On-site

USD 75,000 - 95,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A technology-driven organization in Nashville is looking for a Senior Staff Accountant to maintain financial records and ensure GAAP compliance while collaborating with various teams. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and 2–5 years of accounting experience, preferably in a tech environment. This full-time position offers competitive pay and benefits including medical and vision insurance, and 401(k).

Qualifications

2–5+ years of progressive accounting experience in high-growth environments.
Strong understanding of US GAAP; familiarity with ASC 606 is a plus.
Experience with ERP/accounting systems.

Responsibilities

Oversee general ledger functions including journal entries and reconciliations.
Prepare financial statements in compliance with GAAP.
Lead and execute month-end close processes under tight deadlines.

Skills

GAAP compliance

Financial reporting

Organizational skills

Advanced Excel skills

Analytical problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

NetSuite

QuickBooks

Sage Intacct

Job description

This range is provided by Synergy Search. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$75,000.00/yr - $95,000.00/yr

Direct message the job poster from Synergy Search

Contact: Matt Althoff (Senior Vice President) | Nashville & Baltimore | Matt.Althoff@synergysearch.com | 240-315-3879

Overview

We are a technology-driven organization experiencing rapid growth and innovation. Our teams design and deliver solutions that empower customers across diverse industries. We are seeking a highly skilled, detail-oriented Senior Staff Accountant to join our finance team, ensuring financial accuracy and integrity while supporting the fast-paced demands of a modern tech environment.

Position Summary

The Senior Staff Accountant will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring compliance with GAAP, and executing efficient month-end close processes. This role partners closely with cross-functional teams—including engineering, product, and operations—to ensure accurate revenue and expense recognition, support financial planning, and contribute to process automation initiatives.

Responsibilities

Accounting & Reporting: Oversee general ledger functions, including journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations.
Prepare and review financial statements in compliance with GAAP.
Maintain the chart of accounts and ensure accurate transaction coding.
Revenue & Expense Management: Review customer and vendor contracts for proper accounting treatment.
Partner with operations and sales teams to ensure accurate invoicing, subscription billing, and expense reporting.
Reconcile deferred revenue and other key accounts.
Month-End Close: Lead and execute month-end close, meeting tight deadlines.
Prepare variance and trend analyses for management and investors.
Maintain thorough documentation for all reconciliations.
Audit & Compliance: Support annual audits and due diligence processes by preparing schedules and reports.
Ensure compliance with internal controls and corporate accounting policies.
Process & Systems Improvement: Collaborate with finance leadership to streamline workflows and implement automation.
Leverage technology to enhance accounting efficiency and scalability.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with FP&A on actual-to-budget reporting and forecasting; Partner with HR/Payroll to ensure accurate payroll and benefits accounting.

Qualifications

Required:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
2–5+ years of progressive accounting experience, with exposure to high-growth technology or software environments preferred.
Strong understanding of US GAAP; familiarity with ASC 606 a plus.
Experience with ERP/accounting systems (e.g., NetSuite, Sage Intacct, QuickBooks, or similar).
Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, data analysis).
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Preferred:
CPA license (active or in-progress).
Experience in subscription-based or recurring revenue business models.
Familiarity with cloud-based tools and billing platforms.
Analytical and forward-thinking problem solver.
Strong communicator with the ability to collaborate across departments.
Adaptable and comfortable in a rapidly changing environment.
Commitment to continuous process improvement.