Staff Accountant

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman • Nashville, TN

5h

About The Position

The Staff Accountant is responsible for performing general accounting duties, such as: journal entries, bank reconciliations, sales and use tax calculations, and balance sheet reconciliations in a timely and accurate manner.

Requirements

• BA/BS in Business with an emphasis in Accounting or related experience
• 2+ years accounting experience in a general ledger systems environment, preferably with a large legal or professional services environment
• Strong analytical skills and math skills
• Strong organizational and problem solving skills
• Strong written, oral communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently, with individuals at all levels of the organization and work well as part of a team
• Ability to prepare and analyze financial information and reports
• Ability to work on multiple projects and meet regular deadlines
• Must have strong experience and skills with Microsoft Excel and Word
• Ability to sit and stand for extended periods.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Aderant Expert and/or Sage FAS a plus

Responsibilities

• Compile and analyze information gathered and prepare for general ledger entry, as assigned
• Reconcile assigned Balance Sheet accounts; create summary reports as needed; researching and resolving reconciling items in a timely manner
• Reconcile Bank Accounts, both domestic and foreign, researching and resolving reconciling items in a timely manner
• Prepare Sales & Use Tax calculations and accruals for various states by reviewing all required vendor invoices; in a complete, timely and accurate manner
• Assist Fixed Asset Accountant in updating records and reconciliations relating to fixed asset activities
• Complete Sub-Tenant monthly billing and maintain spreadsheet
• Various journal entries and reconciliations for foreign offices, as assigned
• Perform research and prepare schedules relating to annual audits, as assigned
• Perform other duties as necessary

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees