Staff Accountant

Western Express•Nashville, TN

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Western offers competitive pay, benefits, paid time off, paid holidays, and a fun, family-oriented culture. The Western Express campus is a state-of-the-art facility rebuilt in 2020, with three on site gyms, guided fitness classes, and a cafeteria. We are proud to be a culture that promotes from within and has infinite growth potential. One of our core values is to be hardworking, and we reward those individuals with opportunity and incentive. The essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following fundamental duties: Assist in preparing and analyzing financial statements, including balance sheets and income statements. Performing account analysis and reconciliation Reviewing general ledger accounts and preparing and adjusting journal entries Support the month-end and year-end closing processes Conduct financial analysis to identify variances and trends, and provide insights to management. Analyze current accounting procedures and recommend improvements to enhance efficiency. Assist with internal and external audits. Ability to create ad-hoc reports to assist in account analysis

Requirements

Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
Minimum of two years of experience in a staff accountant or similar role.
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel
Due to the collaborative nature of the work environment, the spontaneous need for idea generation and execution, and the potential for expedited remediations, responses, or information gathering, in-person, in-office attendance is an essential function of this position.

Nice To Haves

Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with people at different levels
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
Strong attention to
Analytical thinker with strong conceptual and problem-solving skills.
Meticulous attention to detail with the ability to multi-task

Responsibilities

Assist in preparing and analyzing financial statements, including balance sheets and income statements.
Performing account analysis and reconciliation
Reviewing general ledger accounts and preparing and adjusting journal entries
Support the month-end and year-end closing processes
Conduct financial analysis to identify variances and trends, and provide insights to management.
Analyze current accounting procedures and recommend improvements to enhance efficiency.
Assist with internal and external audits.
Ability to create ad-hoc reports to assist in account analysis