Staff Accountant

Default•Chattanooga, TN

24d•Onsite

About The Position

Under direct supervision, the Staff Accountant supports the corporate accounting function with responsibility for general ledger activities, month‑end close, account reconciliations, and intercompany accounting. This role partners closely with other finance and business stakeholders to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant financial reporting under U.S. GAAP. The Staff Accountant is expected to apply strong analytical skills, continuously improve processes, and leverage technology and automation to increase efficiency and data quality. This position requires a strong understanding of accounting policies and procedures in order to assist in maintaining financial records and ensure that financial transactions are properly recorded. The Staff Accountant will perform day to day accounting activities and month-end close activities by applying practical knowledge of the function typically obtained through advanced education and work experience. This position is ideal for an accounting professional who is detail‑oriented, curious, and motivated to grow in a dynamic corporate environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or Finance required.
1 - 2 years of progressive accounting experience preferred (corporate, public accounting, or shared services)
Strong knowledge of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and applications of accounting principles preferred.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite software with emphasis on excel skills.
Effective verbal and written communication as well as the ability to work effectively as part of a team in a fast paced and multi-task environment
Strong analytical, problem solving, organizational, and time management skills.
Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment on customary and regular basis.
The individual should be well organized, able to handle multiple tasks and be able to change directions when necessary while working within tight deadlines.
The individual should demonstrate dependability and have a high degree of accuracy.

Nice To Haves

Professional certification (e.g., CPA) is a plus.
Experience with financial reporting tools, reconciliations software, or automation tools is a plus

Responsibilities

Prepare and process journal entries, certain of which are in more complex areas
Perform monthly, quarterly, and year‑end close activities in accordance with established close calendars
Prepare and reconcile general ledger accounts; investigate and resolve variances timely
Support intercompany accounting processes, including allocations, eliminations, and reconciliations
Assist with preparation of balance sheet, income statement, and other internal and external financial reports
Analyze financial reports (i.e. balance sheets, income statements, and other financial reports)
Escalate business questions to supervisory level
Understand the accounting function, key policies, and standard operating procedures
Support internal and external audit requests and SOX/internal control documentation and testing
Maintain compliance with U.S. GAAP, company accounting policies, and internal controls
Build effective working relationships with cross‑functional partners (FP&A, tax, operations, shared services)
Utilize ERP systems and financial tools to efficiently process transactions and maintain accurate accounting records
Leverage Excel and other reporting tools to automate reconciliations, schedules, and routine analyses
Identify opportunities to streamline, standardize, or automate accounting processes to improve close speed and data quality
Demonstrate a continuous‑improvement mindset by challenging manual or inefficient processes