Staff Accountant

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Nashville, TN, USA
In-Office
55K-83K Annually
Junior
Food • Professional Services • Hospitality
The Role
Prepare and distribute monthly P&L statements, perform balance sheet analysis and closings, execute bank/cash reconciliations, fixed asset accounting, sales tax and payroll (941) reconciliations, document accounting procedures, provide general accounting support and interact with executives and location managers.
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Job Summary & Responsibilities
Summary: Applies principles of accounting to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports by performing the following duties.
 
 
Essential Profit & Loss Duties and Responsibilities include the following (Other duties may be assigned):
 
 
Preparation and distribution of preliminary and final monthly Profit and Loss Statements, Financial Reporting Interaction with Executives, DVP's, RVP's and location managers/directors
 
Document and maintain accounting procedures
 
Balance Sheet analysis to improve and shorten closings
 
General accounting support
 
Other Special Projects as assigned
 
 
Essential Balance Sheet Duties and Responsibilities include the following: Other duties may be assigned.
 
 
Bank Reconciliations & Cash Reconciliations
 
Fixed Assets
 
Document and maintain accounting procedures
 
Balance sheet detail analysis
 
General accounting support
 
Sales Tax Returns
 
Port Fee Returns & Analysis
 
941 reconciliations
 
Other Special Projects as assigned
 
Work Environment:
 
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 
 
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
 

We are proud to offer the following benefits:

  • Insurance: Medical with available FSA/HSA, Dental, Vision, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Life, and Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Critical Illness, and Accident.
  • Paid time off: Sick, Vacation, Holidays, Floating Holidays, Bereavement Leave, Jury Duty Leave, Volunteer Hours.
  • Bonuses: Employee Recognition Awards, Employee Referral Bonus Program, Profit Sharing Bonus, Bonus Program (salaried positions only).
  • Other: 401K Retirement Savings Plan, Tuition Assistance Program.
Preferred Qualifications
Competency:
 
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies : Analytical, Problem Solving, Project Management, Customer Service, Interpersonal, Oral Communication, Teamwork, Written Communication, Cost Consciousness, Ethics, Organizational Support, Strategic Thinking, Adaptability, Attendance/Punctuality, Dependability, Initiative, , Independent Judgment and Discretion, Motivation, Planning/Organizing, Professionalism, Quality, Quantity, Safety and Security
 
 
Qualifications:
 
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 
 
Education/Experience:
 
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance from an accredited four-year college or university and one to two years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience. Strong understanding of and experience in applying generally accepted accounting procedures in a corporate setting.
 
Language Ability:
 
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
 
 
Math Ability:
 
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportion to practical business situations.
 
 
Reasoning Ability:
 
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. As an accounting professional, the individual is expected to adhere to the accounting standards promulgated by the AICPA and SMS Holdings. In fulfilling the primary duties of the job, the Employer relies on the individual to use professional knowledge and experience, with minimal supervision, in the exercise of discretion and independent judgement over matters of great financial significance to the Employer.
 
 
Computer Skills:
 
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of MicroSoft Word , processing software; Excel spreadsheet software and Great Plains accounting software.
 
 
Certificates and Licenses:
 
No certifications needed
 
 
Supervisory Responsibilities:
 
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
 
 
Physical Demands:
 
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 
 
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include Ability to adjust focus.
 
 
*This job description is not a contract for any specific period of time and may be adjusted at any time at the employer's discretion based on changing or newly determined needs for the position
Pay Range

55,200-82,800

Compensation & Benefits

We are proud to offer the following benefits:

  • Insurance: Medical with available FSA/HSA, Dental, Vision, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Life, and Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Critical Illness, and Accident.
  • Paid time off: Sick, Vacation, Holidays, Floating Holidays, Bereavement Leave, Jury Duty Leave, Volunteer Hours.
  • Bonuses: Employee Recognition Awards, Employee Referral Bonus Program, Profit Sharing Bonus, Bonus Program (salaried positions only).
  • Other: 401K Retirement Savings Plan, Tuition Assistance Program.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
  • One to two years of related accounting experience
  • Strong understanding and application of GAAP in a corporate setting
  • Experience preparing and distributing monthly Profit & Loss statements and balance sheet analysis
  • Experience with bank reconciliations, cash reconciliations, fixed assets, sales tax returns, port fee analysis, and 941 reconciliations
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel
  • Experience with Great Plains accounting software
  • Ability to document and maintain accounting procedures and perform general accounting support
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The Company
8,200 Employees

What We Do

SMS Holdings is a family of companies providing commercial housekeeping, safety, managed staffing services, and uniforms to high-traffic public and commercial facilities nationwide, including airports, hospitals, and stadiums. They offer customized solutions for building maintenance and hospitality and also operate quick-service restaurants across the United States and Canada.

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