Principal Accountant

Salary: $80,000 - $95,000 per year
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A fast-growing company in the greater Nashville area is looking for a Principal Accountant.

• Hybrid: 2 days onsite and 3 days remote per week after the first 6 months
• Generous PTO
• Health, Dental, Vision
• Bonus

• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness
• Prepare, review, and approve complex journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations
• Maintain the general ledger structure, including chart of accounts and financial coding integrity
• Review and analyze account activity, identifying discrepancies and resolving issues proactively
• Prepare internal financial statements, management reports, and year-end audit schedules
• Serve as primary point of contact for external auditors during interim and year-end audit procedures
• Interpret and apply GAAP and internal accounting policies; perform research as needed
• Support the Controller with technical accounting matters and policy development
• Track and maintain a schedule of all estimated tax payments for federal, state, and local jurisdictions
• Ensure timely and accurate submission of estimated payments, extensions, and related filings
• Complete and update the tax apportionment table used for state income/franchise tax allocations
• Reconcile estimated tax payments to general ledger accounts and tax schedules
• Partner with external tax advisors to provide requested schedules, trial balances, reconciliations, and supporting documentation
• Collaborate with Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Credit, Payroll, and Operations to ensure accurate and consistent financial data
• Assist with implementation and optimization of ERP accounting modules and system controls
• Develop, maintain, and improve internal accounting processes, SOPs, and controls
• Participate in process improvement initiatives providing recommendations for efficiencies, accuracy, and timeliness
• Select tools, techniques, and approaches for work assignments and projects
• Assist with other accounting-related tasks and special projects as needed

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field preferred
• CPA or CMA strongly preferred
• 5–10 years of progressive accounting experience required
• Strong understanding of GAAP and technical accounting concepts
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
• Experience with ERP systems (Net Suite preferred)
• Ability to write reports, prepare schedules, and maintain accurate work papers

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