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JOB DESCRIPTION
ACCOUNTANT I: DETAILS
Title: Accountant I
Location: Nashville, TN
Start Date: ASAP
Pay Rate: $25-$28/hour
Type: Contract to Hire
Schedule: Monday-Friday | Standard Business Hours
REQUIREMENTS: ACCOUNTANT I
* Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
* Minimum of 1 year of accounting, bookkeeping, bank reconciliation, cash management, payroll accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, public accounting, or related accounting experience.
* Basic understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), account reconciliations, and internal controls.
* Ability to analyze financial transactions, investigate discrepancies, and resolve routine accounting issues.
* Ability to prepare journal entries, reconciliations, financial schedules, and supporting documentation.
* Ability to work effectively with internal departments, vendors, banking partners, auditors, and other stakeholders.
* Experience with Banner ERP or similar financial systems preferred.
* Experience supporting audits, month-end close, year-end close, and financial reporting preferred.
RESPONSIBILITIES: ACCOUNTANT I
Daily Bank Reconciliations & Cash Management
* Assist with daily reconciliation of bank activity, deposits, ACH transactions, wire transfers, credit card activity, receipts, and related general ledger transactions.
* Research and resolve routine reconciling items, including unrecorded deposits, bank fees, rejected payments, returned checks, and other discrepancies.
* Prepare assigned monthly bank reconciliations and supporting documentation.
* Monitor and follow up on outstanding reconciling items to ensure timely resolution.
* Support year-end audit requests and reconciliation-related documentation.
General Accounting
* Prepare routine journal entries, accounting corrections, and supporting documentation.
* Review cash receipt activity and ensure proper account coding and classification.
* Reconcile assigned general ledger and balance sheet accounts.
* Assist departments with transaction questions, coding issues, documentation requests, and financial inquiries.
* Support payroll-related accounting entries and month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities.
Audit, Compliance & Internal Controls
* Provide support for internal and external audits through documentation, research, and audit responses.
* Maintain organized accounting records and audit workpapers.
* Review transactions for errors, unusual activity, and compliance concerns.
* Adhere to internal controls, approval requirements, segregation of duties, and university policies.
Transaction Processing & Operational Support
* Process and review accounting transactions related to accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, travel, and general ledger activity.
* Serve as backup support for ACH processing, wire transfers, direct deposits, check runs, and banking transactions.
* Support daily accounting operations and departmental financial processes.
Financial Analysis & Reporting
* Research accounting discrepancies, reconciliation variances, and transaction issues.
* Assist with financial reporting, account analysis, and management reporting activities.
* Support process improvements, documentation updates, and special projects.
* Communicate with vendors, banks, departments, auditors, and regulatory agencies to resolve accounting matters.
* Perform additional accounting and financial duties as assigned.
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