Staff Accountant

Synergy Search; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Synergy Search is seeking a Staff Accountant for a private equity-backed manufacturer in the Nashville area. The role offers a stable accounting environment, exposure to intercompany transactions, and a clear progression path as the team grows.

You will handle cash reconciliations, intercompany AR/AP, monthly journal entries, and support tax compliance with external advisors. This is an in-office position with a strong emphasis on process discipline and accuracy.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of accounting experience.
• Strong foundation in core accounting principles.
• Hands-on experience with reconciliations and journal entries.
• CPA a plus, not required.
• Comfortable working in a fully in-office environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform cash reconciliations and cash application.
• Manage intercompany AR/AP reconciliations across global entities.
• Prepare monthly journal entries tied to reconciliations.
• Support sales & use tax compliance in partnership with external advisors.
• Maintain accurate intercompany balances.
• Participate in the month-end close cycle.
• Provide general accounting support as needed.

Skills

Accounting basics

Intercompany reconciliations

Journal entries

In-office environment

Job description

I am looking for a Staff Accountant to join a private equity-backed manufacturer based in the Nashville area.

Why This Role?

• Stable, well-structured accounting environment
• Meaningful exposure to global intercompany accounting
• Predictable workload outside of month-end close, with clear expectations and strong process discipline
• Genuine growth trajectory as the team continues to expand
• Backed by a well-capitalized ownership group with continued investment in the business

Key Responsibilities

• Perform cash reconciliations and cash application
• Manage intercompany AR/AP reconciliations across global entities
• Prepare monthly journal entries tied to reconciliations
• Support sales & use tax compliance in partnership with external advisors
• Maintain accurate intercompany balances
• Participate in the month-end close cycle
• Provide general accounting support as needed

Requirements

• 2-3 years of accounting experience
• Strong foundation in core accounting principles
• Hands-on experience with reconciliations and journal entries
• CPA a plus, not required
• Comfortable working in a fully in-office environment