Senior Accountant, Technical Accounting

Highspring•Nashville, TN

17h

About The Position

The Senior Accountant will play a vital role in maintaining financial integrity and providing valuable insights to support strategic decision-making. The Senior Accountant will manage the accounting cycle for assigned technical accounting areas including but not limited to leases, rent shares, sublease income, fixed assets, computer inventory, goodwill, stock compensation, international accounting, etc. They will conduct detailed financial and variation analysis and provide recommendations to optimize cost control. This role involves researching and applying GAAP to complex, non-routine transactions, drafting accounting policies, and preparing technical memos for auditors. The Senior Accountant will also prepare, review, and ensure the accuracy and timeliness of financial statements, quarterly reporting, and all external reporting, ensuring compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Collaboration with cross-functional teams is key to developing and implementing efficient financial processes and internal controls, driving continuous improvement and mitigating risks. This role will also assist the FP&A team with data requests for annual budgets and forecasts, and assist in the preparation of quarterly cash flow statements, lender reporting, and identifying areas of improvement. Performing complex account reconciliations and resolving discrepancies are also core functions. The Senior Accountant will support audit and tax filing processes by providing necessary documentation and liaising with auditors and the tax team. Staying updated on industry trends, accounting principles, and regulatory changes, and implementing best practices is essential.

Requirements

Bachelors Degree in accounting
3 – 5 years accounting experience required
Expert-level knowledge of GAAP
Advanced Microsoft Office Excel skills
Ability to work in a team environment and prioritize as needed
Good analytical and trouble shooting skills, attention to detail and accuracy
Ability work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines
Ability to maintain confidentiality of data
Supervisory experience is required

Nice To Haves

Experience working with NetSuite is desired
Experience with Adaptive, Solution 7 and/or Office Connect is a plus
Experience with automating processes and leveraging AI is a plus
Public Accounting experience is a plus

Responsibilities

Manage the accounting cycle for assigned technical accounting areas including but not limited to leases, rent shares, sublease income, fixed assets, computer inventory, goodwill, stock compensation, international accounting, etc.
Conduct detailed financial and variation analysis and provide recommendations to optimize cost control
Research and apply GAAP to complex, non-routine transactions; draft accounting policies, and prepare technical memos for auditors
Prepare, review and ensure the accuracy and timeliness of the financial statements, quarterly reporting and all external reporting, ensuring compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Maintain the financial reporting tool, Adaptive and explore opportunities for optimization
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement efficient financial processes and internal controls, driving continuous improvement and mitigating risks
Assist the FP&A team with data requests related to the preparation of annual budgets and forecasts
Assist in the preparation of the quarterly cash flow statements, lender reporting and identifying areas of improvement
Perform complex account reconciliations and resolve any discrepancies or variances in a timely manner
Support the audit and tax filing processes by providing necessary documentation and liaising with auditors and the tax team to address any inquiries or findings
Stay updated on industry trends, accounting principles, and regulatory changes, implementing best practices to optimize financial processes