Staff Accountant: Close, Audits & Improvements (Hybrid)

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital - ALSAC; Memphis (TN); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Retirement Plan with 7% Employer 

Exceptional Paid Time Off

Maternity / Paternity Leave

Education Assistance

Enterprise Learning and Development

Job summary

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital - ALSAC in Memphis, TN is seeking a Staff Accountant to support month- and year-end close processes and maintain financial accuracy across designated general ledger accounts, ensuring GAAP-compliant reporting and timely closes.

This hybrid role requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting or business with accounting emphasis, at least 1 year of accounting experience, and proficiency in Excel, Word, and Windows.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration with accounting emphasis.
• Minimum 1 year of accounting experience.
• Proficiency in Windows OS, Excel, and Word.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Ability to understand complex instructions and data processing applications.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain monthly reconciliations of designated portions of general ledger accounts in GAAP compliance.
• Perform monthly closeout activities including journal entries and reclassifications.
• Collaborate with accounting leadership on budgeting responsibilities.
• Assist in preparing work papers for the annual audit.
• Be flexible to fill vacancies in the Accounting Department as assigned.
• Review fiscal procedures and suggest improvements to internal controls.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

GAAP knowledge

Data processing understanding

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business with accounting emphasis

Tools

Windows OS

Excel

Word

Microsoft Office

Job description

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital - ALSAC in Memphis, TN is seeking a Staff Accountant to support month- and year-end close processes and maintain financial accuracy across designated general ledger accounts, ensuring GAAP-compliant reporting and timely closes.

This hybrid role requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting or business with accounting emphasis, at least 1 year of accounting experience, and proficiency in Excel, Word, and Windows.