Staff Accountant

Vaco Recruiter Services; Franklin (TN); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco Recruiter Services is seeking a Staff Accountant to join a healthcare services organization in Franklin, TN. This early-career role offers mentorship, exposure to month-end close, and a path toward growth within a mission-driven team.

You will perform journal entries, reconciliations, and support audit requests, collaborating with teammates to drive processes and efficiencies in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 1–3 years of accounting or related experience.
• Solid understanding of general accounting principles.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated with strong problem-solving skills and a willingness to learn.
• Someone looking to build a long-term career within a growing organization.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries as part of the monthly close process
• Perform bank reconciliations and maintain cash-related accounting activity
• Complete account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies as needed
• Assist with audit requests and provide supporting documentation
• Partner with colleagues across the accounting team to support day-to-day operations
• Participate in process improvement initiatives and help identify efficiencies
• Take on additional accounting projects and responsibilities as the team continues to grow

Skills

General accounting principles

Microsoft Excel

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Problem-solving

Career mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Looking for a strong foundation to grow your accounting career?

A well-established healthcare services organization is adding a Staff Accountant to its accounting team. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career accountant to gain hands-on experience in a collaborative environment while supporting a growing, mission-driven organization.

If you're looking for a role that offers mentorship, career development, and exposure to the month-end close process, this could be a great next step.

What You'll Be Doing

• Prepare and post journal entries as part of the monthly close process
• Perform bank reconciliations and maintain cash-related accounting activity
• Complete account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies as needed
• Assist with audit requests and provide supporting documentation
• Partner with colleagues across the accounting team to support day-to-day operations
• Participate in process improvement initiatives and help identify efficiencies
• Take on additional accounting projects and responsibilities as the team continues to grow

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• 1-3 years of accounting or related experience
• Solid understanding of general accounting principles
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Self-motivated with strong problem-solving skills and a willingness to learn
• Someone looking to build a long-term career within a growing organization

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Join a stable, nationwide organization with a meaningful mission
• Opportunity to learn from an experienced and collaborative accounting team
• Hybrid schedule with three days per week in the office
• Strong potential for professional growth and internal career advancement
• Supportive culture that values teamwork, continuous improvement, and employee development