Senior Accountant, Technical Accounting

Highspring•Nashville, TN

20d•Onsite

About The Position

Highspring is a global professional services firm, headquartered in Brentwood, Tennessee. The company delivers integrated solutions across consulting, managed services, and talent solutions, helping organizations align strategy, execution, and talent to drive business outcomes. Highspring operates from more than 50 offices across the United States and continues to expand its global delivery capabilities through onshore, nearshore, and offshore models. The Senior Accountant will play a vital role in maintaining financial integrity and providing valuable insights to support strategic decision-making.

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