Accountant

We are looking for an Accountant to support a short-term Contract assignment in Nashville, Tennessee. This role is well suited for an accounting specialist with experience in hospitality environments and a strong command of day-to-day financial operations. The person in this position will help maintain accurate records, manage transactional accounting activity, and keep reconciliations current throughout the engagement.

Responsibilities:
• Process vendor invoices, verify supporting documentation, and coordinate timely payment activity through accounts payable workflows.
• Reconcile daily revenue activity and prepare income journal entries to ensure financial records reflect accurate operating results.
• Record accounting transactions within the general ledger and maintain organized documentation for routine financial activity.
• Support accounts receivable functions by tracking incoming payments and resolving posting discrepancies as needed.
• Complete bank and account reconciliations, investigate variances, and follow through on correcting outstanding issues.
• Prepare and post journal entries with close attention to accuracy, coding, and supporting detail.
• Work within Opera and related accounting systems to review transaction data and maintain reliable financial information.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to address accounting questions and help keep month-end tasks on schedule.

Qualifications:

• At least 2 years of accounting experience in a the hospitality sector.

• Previous hospitality industry experience, especially in revenue-focused or property-based accounting, is strongly preferred.

• Hands-on background in accounts payable and familiarity with day-to-day invoice processing.

• Experience preparing journal entries, maintaining general ledger accuracy, and completing reconciliations.

• Working knowledge of accounts receivable processes and cash application activities.

• Proficiency with bank reconciliations and identifying discrepancies in transactional data.

• Experience using Opera and comfort working across accounting systems and spreadsheets.

Compensation

$22.16-$25.66 Hourly

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