Posted August 16, 2026
Sr. Accountant
Robert Half
Germantown, TN, US
Full Time
75000USD - 85000USD per year
Job Description
Job Description
We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to support core accounting operations and help maintain the accuracy of financial records for our Tennessee team. This role is well suited for an organized accountant who can manage close activities, analyze account activity, and ensure transactions are recorded in a timely and compliant manner. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge and a disciplined approach to reconciliations, reporting, and ledger integrity.
Responsibilities:
• Lead monthly closing activities by preparing schedules, reviewing balances, and helping ensure financial results are completed on time.
• Prepare and record journal entries with supporting documentation to maintain accurate accounting records.
• Manage general ledger activity by reviewing transactions, researching variances, and correcting discrepancies when needed.
• Perform account reconciliations on a recurring basis to confirm balances are complete, accurate, and properly supported.
• Complete bank reconciliations by matching account activity, identifying outstanding items, and resolving differences promptly.
• Assist with financial reporting processes by organizing accounting data and supporting the preparation of period-end deliverables.
• Investigate unusual account fluctuations and work with internal stakeholders to clarify and resolve accounting issues.
• Help maintain strong accounting controls and consistent documentation across daily and month-end processes.• Proven experience in a senior-level accounting role with responsibility for core general accounting functions.
• Strong working knowledge of month-end close procedures, including journal entry preparation and balance sheet reconciliation.
• Hands-on experience managing general ledger activity and ensuring the accuracy of financial data.
• Demonstrated ability to perform account reconciliations and bank reconciliations with a high level of attention to detail.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles and standard financial controls.
• Ability to analyze discrepancies, prioritize deadlines, and solve problems independently.
• Strong organizational and communication skills with the ability to work effectively across teams.
Responsibilities:
• Lead monthly closing activities by preparing schedules, reviewing balances, and helping ensure financial results are completed on time.
• Prepare and record journal entries with supporting documentation to maintain accurate accounting records.
• Manage general ledger activity by reviewing transactions, researching variances, and correcting discrepancies when needed.
• Perform account reconciliations on a recurring basis to confirm balances are complete, accurate, and properly supported.
• Complete bank reconciliations by matching account activity, identifying outstanding items, and resolving differences promptly.
• Assist with financial reporting processes by organizing accounting data and supporting the preparation of period-end deliverables.
• Investigate unusual account fluctuations and work with internal stakeholders to clarify and resolve accounting issues.
• Help maintain strong accounting controls and consistent documentation across daily and month-end processes.• Proven experience in a senior-level accounting role with responsibility for core general accounting functions.
• Strong working knowledge of month-end close procedures, including journal entry preparation and balance sheet reconciliation.
• Hands-on experience managing general ledger activity and ensuring the accuracy of financial data.
• Demonstrated ability to perform account reconciliations and bank reconciliations with a high level of attention to detail.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles and standard financial controls.
• Ability to analyze discrepancies, prioritize deadlines, and solve problems independently.
• Strong organizational and communication skills with the ability to work effectively across teams.
