Staff Accountant

Wood Personnel has partnered with a Nashville-based organization to hire a Temporary Staff Accountant. This role requires a fully qualified accounting professional with a degree and proven experience in financial reporting, reconciliations, and month-end/year-end close. The Staff Accountant will work directly with leadership and cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with GAAP and provide critical support for accurate, timely financial reporting. This position offers the opportunity to join a small, collaborative accounting team where your expertise will make an immediate impact.

Staff Accountant Compensation and Benefits:

• $33–$35 an hour
• Strictly temporary role
• Insurance options available through Wood Personnel

Staff Accountant Key Responsibilities:

• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, including journal entries, reconciliations, and reporting
• Prepare, review, and post entries to the general ledger in compliance with GAAP
• Maintain and update the fixed asset ledger, including capitalization, disposals, and depreciation
• Perform monthly reconciliations for general ledger and multiple bank accounts
• Prepare audit schedules and support the annual audit process
• Compile, analyze, and update quarterly and ad hoc financial reports for management
• Conduct account analysis and variance analysis to ensure accuracy and identify discrepancies
• Collaborate with internal staff to resolve accounting issues and improve processes
• Utilize advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, formulas) to support data analysis and reporting
• Contribute to accounting process improvements and special projects as directed by management

Staff Accountant Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required
• 4+ years of progressive accounting experience, including month-end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and accounting procedures
• Proficiency in general ledger systems; experience with fixed assets and audit preparation preferred.
• Advanced Excel and data analysis skills required
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work independently while thriving in a small team environment