Staff Accountant

Covalus; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Covalus in Nashville is seeking a detail-oriented General Accountant to process and analyze financial information across General Accounting, Cash Management, and Asset Management in line with company policies. The role emphasizes providing quality service to internal and external customers while continually improving accounting processes.

The successful candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree in finance or related field with 2–3 years of experience, strong Excel skills, and a solid ability to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance or related field with 2–3 years of work experience; alternative years of related experience may substitute for formal education
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Proven ability to meet deadlines (weekly and monthly cutoffs)
• Strong numerical and analytical abilities with high integrity and confidentiality
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and standard office software

Responsibilities

• Assist with processing of employee expense reports in accordance with policy
• Assist with weekly accounts payable process
• Enter and process cash receipts
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations
• Prepare and distribute weekly cash flow projections
• Assist with monthly general ledger close
• Prepare and distribute AR flash reports
• Perform general ledger maintenance and reconciliations
• Manage and track company assets including hardware and software
• Assist with procurement processes including purchase orders and review of invoices
• Assist with management of project budgets
• Assist with preparation of monthly financial statements
• Support special projects and other duties as assigned

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Deadline oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Summary

Process, analyze and report financial information relating to General Accounting, Cash Management, and Asset Management in accordance with Company Policies and Procedures. Provide quality customer service to both internal and external customers; continually improve processes and procedures in accounting in an effort to exceed customer expectations.

Essential Functions

• Assist with processing of employee expense reports including review of and compliance with company policy
• Assist with the weekly accounts payable process
• Enter and process cash receipts
• Perform Monthly Bank Reconciliations
• Prepare and distribute weekly cash flow projections
• Assist with the monthly general ledger close
• Prepare and distribute weekly and monthly accounts receivable flash reports
• Perform General Ledger account maintenance and reconciliations
• Responsible for management and tracking of company assets including computer hardware and software
• Assist with procurement processes including issuance of purchase orders and review of associated invoices.
• Assist with management of project budgets
• Assist with preparation of monthly financial statements
• Special projects and other duties as assigned

Education, Experience, And Knowledge

• Bachelor’s degree; preferably in a financial related field with 2-3 years of work experience; in some cases, relevant and equivalent years of experience in a related industry may be substituted for a formal education
• Strong computer skills including strong Microsoft Excel experience.
• Exhibits a commitment to solve difficult problems with effective solutions, looks beyond the obvious for effective solutions in order to meet/exceed the needs of internal and external customers.
• Acts in a manner of integrity that shows support for the company, its values, and the employees while maintaining a constant focus on meeting/exceeding customer requirements and expectations.
• Excellent communication skills both orally and in writing.
• Ability to meet deadlines such as weekly and monthly cutoffs.
• Ability to keep confidential financial information.
• Ability to be patient and tolerant with people and processes; listens and checks before acting.
• Demonstrates an openness to change and can learn quickly when faced with new challenges.