Staff Accountant

We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join a team in Memphis, Tennessee in a contract capacity with permanent potential. This position supports core accounting activities with a strong emphasis on grant-related financial work, reconciliations, reporting, and month-end close. The ideal candidate brings solid Excel skills, experience with Sage Intacct, and a genuine interest in expanding accounting knowledge within a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities:
• Prepare and submit grant-related financial documentation to funding organizations and district stakeholders, dedicating a significant portion of the role to this area.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts, bank activity, and credit card transactions to maintain accurate and complete financial records.
• Produce timely ad hoc financial reports that support management decision-making and operational needs.
• Assist with month-end close activities and help meet an eight-day close timeline through organized and accurate accounting support.
• Use Sage Intacct to record, review, and maintain accounting data across assigned areas of responsibility.
• Investigate discrepancies, resolve variances, and follow through on outstanding accounting issues with careful attention to detail.
• Partner with internal team members to ensure grant expenditures, account balances, and supporting documentation are properly tracked and reported.

Qualifications:

• Experience in staff accounting with hands-on responsibility for reconciliations, reporting, and month-end close activities.
• Background in grant accounting or grant administration, including preparing financial information for external or district submission.
• Proficiency with account reconciliations, including bank and credit card reconciliation work.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel at an intermediate level for analysis, tracking, and reporting.
• Experience using Sage Intacct or a comparable accounting system.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage accuracy across multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Interest in growth and willingness to learn in a dynamic accounting environment.

Compensation

$20.90-$24.20 Hourly

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