Staff Accountant

Paycom - ATS; Powell (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Paycom - ATS is seeking a Staff Accountant to join our growing finance team. This role supports the accounting function through financial reporting, account reconciliations, tax compliance, process improvement, and month-end close in a fast-paced, privately held multi-company environment.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and motivated to contribute to professional growth within the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and 1-3 years of accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial statements.
• Proficiency in Excel with Xlookup and Pivot Tables.
• Analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills; attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Experience with Acumatica, QuickBooks, or Sage accounting systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and record journal entries.
• Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, and general ledger accounts.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes.
• Prepare account reconciliations and investigate variances.
• Support the preparation of monthly financial statements.
• Maintain fixed asset records and depreciation schedules.
• Track asset additions, disposals, and transfers.
• Reconcile intercompany accounts and transactions.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and internal controls.

Skills

Excel (Xlookup & Pivot Tables)

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Acumatica

QuickBooks

Sage

Job description

We are seeking a Staff Accountant to join our growing finance team. This role is responsible for supporting the accounting function through financial reporting, account reconciliations, tax compliance, process improvement, and month-end close activities. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and motivated to contribute in a fast-paced, privately held multi-company environment.This position offers broad exposure across several areas of accounting while providing a clear path for professional growth within the organization.Key ResponsibilitiesPrepare and record journal entries.Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, and general ledger accounts.Assist with month-end and year-end close processes.Prepare account reconciliations and investigate variances.Support the preparation of monthly financial statements.Maintain fixed asset records and depreciation schedules.Track asset additions, disposals, and transfers.Maintain sales tax exemption certificates and supporting documentation.Assist with audits and regulatory reporting requirements.Ensure compliance with company accounting policies and GAAP.Reconcile intercompany accounts and transactions.Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and internal controls.Assist with accounting system enhancements and reporting improvements.Participate in special projects and business initiatives.QualificationsBachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.1-3 years of accounting experience.Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial statements.Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Xlookup & Pivot Tables).Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.Experience with accounting systems similar to Acumatica, QuickBooks, or Sage.