Staff Accountant (US client)

This is a remote position. We are recruiting on behalf of a client of ours based in Nashville, Tennessee. They are looking for a long term Staff Accountant in their small, collaborative team. You will gain hands-on experience in every facet of the company’s monthly accounting cycle and financial close. This role offers high visibility and the opportunity to work across various financial functions, reporting directly to the CFO. The successful candidate will be offered permanent employment but it will be an independent contract by nature as the client doesn't have an entity operating from South Africa, so you will be liable for your own taxes. Working hours will be confirmed but USA/RSA overlap is needed and can look like e.g. 10:00 - 18:00 or 11:00 - 19:00. Key Responsibilities Financial Statement Preparation Perform comprehensive balance sheet reconciliations. Prepare monthly cash flow statements. Manage sales tax compliance and timely filings. Oversee accounts payable processing. Conduct income statement trend analysis and prepare supporting notes for CFO financial report reviews. Month-End Close & Analysis Analyze end-of-month financial packages and prepare appropriate General Ledger entries. Investigate, understand, and report significant financial variances to management. Asset & Inventory Management Reconcile fixed asset costs and accumulated depreciation against supporting schedules. Review physical inventory counts and record necessary GL adjustments. Investigate and provide explanations for significant inventory variances. Forecasting & Strategy Assist in financial modeling and forecasting activities. Requirements Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. Being a CPA candidate or having the intent to pursue a license is often preferred. A strong foundational understanding of GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles). Typically 2–4 years of progressive accounting experience. Experience in a small-to-mid-sized company is a plus, as it demonstrates the ability to "wear many hats" and manage multiple priorities. Prior exposure to the month-end close process , including preparing journal entries and reconciliations. Experience specifically with fixed asset management or inventory valuation is highly relevant for this specific role. Advanced Excel proficiency with VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, and complex formulas for financial modeling and variance analysis. Experience with QuickBooks Online. The client also uses Bill.com, Ordway, Avalara & Brex Familiarity with multi-state sales tax filings and compliance procedures - full training will be provided The ability to not just "do" the math, but to research and explain the why behind budget variances. Strong written and verbal skills for preparing notes and presenting findings to the CFO. High level of accuracy in data entry and financial reporting. Pesonal values aligning to integrity, transparency and reliability