Accounting Assistant / Staff Bookkeeper

Elmington • Nashville, TN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Accounting Assistant is responsible for supporting Elmington's banking and entity administration needs across multiple lines of business, including One Elmington, Elmington Construction, Elmington Affordable, Elmington Living, Elmington Residential, and Elmington Commercial. This role will establish and maintain banking relationships and accounts, manage periodic filings with state agencies, and assist the accounting team with select accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR) tasks. The ideal candidate combines strong organizational skills with a detail-oriented approach to ensure accurate and compliant financial administration.

Requirements

• Working knowledge of basic accounting principles, bookkeeping practices, and financial recordkeeping
• Ability to process and record accounts payable, accounts receivable, invoices, payments, expense reports, and other routine transactions accurately and timely
• Experience reconciling bank accounts, credit card activity, vendor statements, customer accounts, and general ledger balances
• Strong data entry accuracy, organizational skills, and ability to maintain clean, audit-ready documentation
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and accounting software; ability to learn new systems and follow established processes
• Ability to identify discrepancies, research issues, and communicate findings clearly to internal team members and vendors
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a service-oriented approach to supporting internal and external partners
• Ability to prioritize recurring deadlines, manage multiple tasks, and maintain accuracy in a fast-paced environment
• Ethical conduct with a strong commitment to confidentiality and handling sensitive financial information appropriately
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Experience using accounting software and Microsoft Office, including Excel
• Demonstrated ability to enter and review financial data accurately, meet recurring deadlines, and maintain organized records

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree or coursework in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field preferred
• 1–3 years of accounting, bookkeeping, accounts payable, accounts receivable, or related administrative finance experience preferred
• Experience supporting reconciliations, invoice processing, payment posting, account coding, or month-end close activities preferred

Responsibilities

• Record daily financial transactions and maintain accurate, up-to-date accounting records in accordance with established procedures
• Process invoices, payments, deposits, expense reports, and other accounts payable and accounts receivable activity
• Reconcile bank statements, credit card accounts, vendor statements, customer accounts, and general ledger balances; research and resolve discrepancies
• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes by preparing supporting schedules, compiling documentation, and verifying account activity
• Maintain organized financial files and documentation to support audits, reporting, compliance, and internal review
• Communicate with vendors, customers, and internal teams to resolve billing, payment, coding, and documentation questions
• Serve as the primary administrator for the company's banking portals, including maintaining user access, coordinating with banking representatives, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring the efficient operation of online banking tools.
• Support preparation of routine financial reports, account summaries, and budget-related information as requested
• Perform other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED