Staff Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

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Staff Accountant

Overview

The Staff Accountant handles core accounting operations with a strong focus on payroll support, cash management, reconciliations, and employee-related financial processes. This role works cross-functionally with HR, Sales, and Operations to ensure accuracy, compliance, and smooth day-to-day financial activity.

Responsibilities

• Process bi-monthly payroll including timecards, commissions, bonuses, tips, and adjustments
• Review payroll registers, resolve discrepancies, and respond to employee payroll questions
• Support I-9 approvals, unemployment claims, garnishments, and workers’ compensation cases
• Monitor daily bank activity and manage ACH deposits, returns, and postings
• Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, and payment activity monthly
• Code transactions to the general ledger and maintain accurate financial records
• Collect, audit, and reconcile company credit card receipts
• Manage petty cash for retail locations and enforce spending controls
• Write and process checks for invoices and other payments
• Support benefits administration by reconciling invoices and assisting with employee inquiries
• Assist with audits, system transitions, and special accounting projects
• Serve as backup and training support for payroll and accounting team members

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 3+ years of accounting experience, payroll experience preferred
• Strong reconciliation and general ledger skills
• Experience with Quick Books or similar accounting systems
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Ability to manage confidential information and meet deadlines

Staff Source is committed to creating long-term partnerships where we can truly affect both clients’ and candidates’ lives for the better. Our success is rooted in matching talented professionals with environments that suit their goals, personalities, lifestyles, and skills. A perfect placement allows candidates to thrive in their new role and hiring managers to fill their openings with top talent that aligns with both the needs of their team and the company’s culture.

Founded in 2003, Staff Source now has a 20+ year company history with business units operating within Information Technology, Accounting and Finance, Sales, Executive Search and more. Still headquartered in Knoxville, TN and lead by our founder John Sharpe, we are now serving clients and candidates all across the United States. We conduct national, regional, and localized talent searches based on the specific needs of each client and the unique goals of top talent everywhere.