Staff Accountant - Audit & Month-End Close

ALSAC/St. Jude Children's Research Hospital; Memphis, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401K

Paid time off

Maternity/Paternity leave

Infertility treatment

Adoption assistance

Education assistance

Learning & development

Job summary

ALSAC/St Jude Children's Research Hospital seeks a Staff Accountant to support monthly and year-end close processes in a dynamic, hybrid role at our Memphis office. You will prepare reconciliations, enter journal entries, and assist with budget-related tasks while upholding strong internal controls and GAAP standards.

Ideal candidates will have a bachelor’s degree in accounting, at least one year of accounting experience, and proficiency with Windows, Excel, and Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration with emphasis in accounting is required.
• Minimum of 1 year of accounting experience is essential.
• Proficiency in Windows OS, Excel, and Word, Microsoft Office.
• Strong written and verbal communication for internal and external interactions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain monthly reconciliations of designated general ledger accounts in GAAP compliance.
• Assist with monthly closeout processes, including journal entries and reclassifications.
• Collaborate with accounting leadership on budget responsibilities as assigned.
• Prepare work papers for the annual audit.
• Be ready to fill vacancies in the Accounting Department when needed.
• Suggest process improvements to strengthen internal controls.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration with an emphasis in accounting

Tools

Windows OS

Excel

Word

Microsoft Office

Job description

ALSAC/St Jude Children's Research Hospital seeks a Staff Accountant to support monthly and year-end close processes in a dynamic, hybrid role at our Memphis office. You will prepare reconciliations, enter journal entries, and assist with budget-related tasks while upholding strong internal controls and GAAP standards.

Ideal candidates will have a bachelor’s degree in accounting, at least one year of accounting experience, and proficiency with Windows, Excel, and Microsoft Office.