Sr. Accountant, Financial Accounting

BMI•Nashville, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Director, Accounting Technology & Financial Accounting, the Sr. Accountant, Financial Accounting is responsible for leading complex accounting activities across financial reporting, multi-entity consolidation, and fixed asset/technology accounting. This role operates with a high degree of autonomy, exercises judgment on non-routine transactions, and serves as a technical resource for other team members. Requires flexibility to manage shifting priorities and meet deadlines with minimal direct supervision.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting required.
Minimum five (5) years of progressive accounting experience, including exposure to financial statement preparation, month-end close, and account reconciliations.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel and Word required; Access a plus)
Strong working knowledge of US GAAP, with ability to research and apply guidance to complex or non-routine transactions
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
Capable of managing multiple tasks and competing deadlines
Ability to exercise independent judgment on non-routine accounting matters and know when to escalate
Strong listening skills and the ability to communicate clearly, both written and verbally, in a professional manner
Self-motivated with the ability to adapt to change and quickly learn new processes
Team player who is flexible, open to challenges, and comfortable interacting with all levels of company personnel

Nice To Haves

Master’s and/or CPA preferred.
Experience with multi-entity or international consolidations is strongly preferred.
Public accounting or audit experience a plus.
Experience with Oracle Financials (EBS or Fusion Cloud) preferred
Experience with multi-entity or international consolidation processes preferred
CPA preferred.

Responsibilities

Process fixed assets, including mass additions, asset classifications, and depreciation; prepare supporting schedules and perform capitalization and impairment reviews
Assist with technology and fixed asset reporting
Ensure software development capitalization rules are appropriately applied for ASC 350-40
Review and approve technology requisitions to ensure appropriate accounting treatment
Serve as subject matter expert on general ledger structure and budget uploads
Prepare/review journal entries for close and deliver timely reporting to internal stakeholders
Prepare/review monthly account reconciliations, meeting deadlines and resolving reconciling items in a timely manner
Perform expense variance analysis, identifying and explaining significant trends
Participate in balance sheet review meetings and other executive-level discussions, communicating clearly on financial results and risk areas
Record and reconcile intercompany transactions and eliminations to ensure accuracy
Identify and resolve consolidation discrepancies, escalating complex issues as needed
Research technical accounting issues and prepare memorandums documenting conclusions on non-routine or complex transactions
Develop and document accounting policies and procedures
Support the year-end audit, including preparation of schedules and timely response to auditor inquiries
Participate in system testing and implementation projects as needed
Maintain and strengthen internal controls, proactively identifying gaps or process improvements
Serve as a resource/collaborator for team on technical accounting questions
Partner cross-functionally on accounting-related matters
Cross-train team members on processes to strengthen bench depth and continuity
Participate in special projects, including system implementations and process improvement initiatives
Maintain current technical knowledge through professional education, publications, and professional organizations (e.g., CPA CPE requirements)