Senior Accountant Corporate Accounting

Ascension Property Services • Nashville, TN

5d • $85,000 - $95,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Ascension Property Services is seeking a Senior Accountant to manage day-to-day finance and accounting operations. The role includes entering journal entries, assisting with treasury functions and bank reconciliations, preparing financial analyses, and helping maintain fiscal records. It is based in Brentwood, Tennessee, and is an office position requiring a daily commute.

The Senior Accountant processes accounts payable and helps ensure that accounts payable, cash receipts, accounts receivable, credit card transactions, and payroll are recorded properly. The role also supports month-end and year-end close, financial reporting, compliance, audit activities, and improvement of accounting processes through technology.

The company describes its culture as success-driven, people-oriented, collaborative, and fast-paced, and says it seeks team members who are driven, passionate, and willing to take on diverse challenges.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• 2–4 years of experience in related accounting roles.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and practices.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with internal teams.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Submit to full pre-employment background and drug screening.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree.
• CPA certification.

Responsibilities

• Process and manage accounts payable transactions.
• Ensure day-to-day transactions, including accounts payable, cash receipts, accounts receivable, credit card transactions, and payroll, are recorded properly.
• Perform timely and accurate month-end journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations, and ensure accounting schedules are updated and accurate.
• Ensure proper revenue and expense recognition.
• Monitor cash balances and perform cash flow forecasting and reporting.
• Ensure finance and accounting operations comply with GAAP and applicable federal and state laws and regulations.
• Collaborate across departments to resolve billing and invoicing discrepancies and disputes.
• Perform fiscal year-end close activities and assist with external auditor activities and requirements.
• Seek and implement opportunities to streamline and improve finance and accounting operations through technology.
• Perform other duties as assigned to meet organizational requirements.

Benefits

• Company-subsidized medical, dental, vision, life, disability, critical illness, and accident benefits.
• Health Savings Account.
• 401(k) match.
• Flexible Paid Time Off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior