Accountant
Job Description
Our client, a retail chain of home improvement and agriculture stores, is seeking an Accountant for a 6 month contract position in Brentwood, TN. This role is fully onsite.
Day to Day
This position is responsible for applying accounting techniques and standard practices to the classification and recording of financial transactions in support of a complete and accurate financial close cycle.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities (Minimum of 5% of time spent)
- Prepare standard and specialized journal entries and financial reports (e.g., balance sheets, income statements, monthly closing reports) according to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) or other regulatory requirements.
- Compile and analyze financial information to prepare entries into accounts, such as general ledger accounts. Document business transactions.
- Establish, maintain, and coordinate the implementation of accounting and accounting control procedures.
- Prepare journal entries in support of expense allocations, accruals, and other routine financial transactions.
- Post and validate general ledger activity reports to the company's internal website.
- Research and respond to inquiries from store support center (SSC) team members as well as store, and distribution center (DC) personnel about the accuracy of journal entries and financial reports.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field.
- SAP experience preferred.
- Blackline experience preferred.
- Experience in a retail environment is preferred.
- Any suitable combination of education and experience will be considered.
Professional Certifications
- Interest in obtaining Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation is preferred.
 Pay Rate $28.34 - 29.36 per hour
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Meet Your Recruiter
Brigid Lipps
Recruiting Manager
Brigid is the Recruiting Manager for Corps Team and has been with the company for 13 years. She is a PHR, SHRM-CP, and HR Generalist certified professional with over 20 years of Recruiting and HR experience. She is driven to make a difference in the lives of candidates and clients by connecting great talent with great companies.
Brigid leads a team that recruits nationally across various industries and for positions in Human Resources, Accounting & Finance, Sales & Marketing, Administration, Management, and more. She received her Bachelor’s degree from Mount St. Joseph University and stays up to date on recruiting trends through continuous education from her certifications.