Temp-perm Staff Accountant
The Staff Accountant role involves managing monthly journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and supporting the month-end financial close within a collaborative corporate finance team. This position is ideal for early-career professionals seeking to develop foundational accounting skills and gain hands-on experience in general ledger accounting and financial reporting in an on-site environment.
About Careertakes
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Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
What You’ll Do
Confidential Client is hiring a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support general ledger activities and the monthly close in Brentwood, TN. This temp-to-perm role is ideal for an early-career accounting professional seeking hands-on experience across journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
- Prepare and post monthly journal entries accurately and on schedule
- Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations and investigate outstanding items
- Assist with month-end close activities and meet established deadlines
- Analyze account activity and research discrepancies
- Maintain supporting schedules and documentation for assigned accounts
- Use Excel to organize, analyze, and reconcile financial data
- Support accounting projects and process-improvement initiatives
- Collaborate with finance team members to ensure accurate financial reporting
Who You Are (Qualifications)
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred
- 0–2 years of accounting experience (including internships or entry-level roles)
- Understanding of general ledger accounting principles and basic accounting concepts
- Strong Excel skills (formulas, spreadsheets, basic data analysis)
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Authorized to work in the United States
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience preparing journal entries and performing account reconciliations
- Exposure to month-end close processes
- Familiarity with accounting software or ERP systems
Why This Role
This position with Confidential Client offers a solid pathway to grow into a full-time accounting career. You’ll gain practical experience in core accounting functions, work on meaningful month-end processes, and join a supportive finance team in Brentwood, TN.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
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