Staff Accountant

3325 Perimeter Hill Dr, Nashville, TN 37211, USA •

Brentwood, TN, USA

Posted Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 6:00 AM

What We Need

CORPAY is currently looking to hire a Staff Accountant within our Accounting and Finance division. This position falls under our Corporate Payables line of business and is located in Brentwood. In this role, you will be instrumental component of the company's Accounting Department primarily within the Corporate Payments division. You will report directly to Assistant Controller and regularly collaborate with team and departments.

How We Work

As a Staff Accountant, you will be expected to work in an office environment. CORPAY will set you up for success by providing:

• Assigned workspace in Brentwood office in a hybrid
• Formal, hands-on training

Role Responsibilities

The responsibilities of the role will include:

• Ownership of daily reconciliations including prompt resolution of identified variances.
• Preparation of month-end close activities, including timely preparation of journal entries and account reconciliations
• Prompt response to provide additional support for preliminary month-end financial review and flux explanations at the request of supervisors
• Ensure collaboration for an accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end close
• Continually evaluate and optimize processes to deliver process automation and improved accuracy.
• Participates in the preparation of internal controls and the corresponding policies and procedures that improve the overall operation and reduce risks of the business.
• Coordinate with other team members within our department to ensure accuracy of the financial account balances
• Partner with and liaison with other departments on analyzing financial balances, problem resolution, and strategic business initiatives
• Participate in special projects and perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications & Skills

• Proven team player who has demonstrated capabilities in the following areas: excellent communication, presentation, interpersonal skills, well developed problem-solving skills; solid organizational skills; and the demonstrated ability to be self-directed and effectively communicate to all levels of an organization when necessary
• Ability to coordinate and work within a team in a hybrid environment
• Demonstrated background and knowledge of US GAAP and SOX
• Ability to work well under pressure, multitask and meet deadlines timely accurately in a high pace environment
• Excellent organizational, analytical, communication and interpersonal skills
• Hands-on, detail-oriented individual with the ability to see the big picture
• Desire to work in a complex, large scale accounting and finance environment
• The right person will be ambitious and flexible who wants to learn and grow professionally
• Uncompromising commitment to diligence, rigor and excellence
• Firm, assertive, and non-abrasive style that engenders collaboration and loyalty
• Advanced computer skills for Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and up to date skills for ERP, EPM and DB systems
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA track a plus
• 0-2 years of previous experience in accounting roles – public accounting experience a plus
• Understanding of journal entries and account reconciliations
• Fintech, financial, technology sector/industry experience a plus
• Interest with process improvement and IT system implementation projects
• Medical, Dental & Vision benefits available the 1 st month after hire
• Automatic enrollment into our 401k plan (subject to eligibility requirements)
• Virtual fitness classes offered company-wide
• Robust PTO offerings including major holidays, vacation, sick, personal, & volunteer time
• Employee discounts with major providers (i.e. wireless, gym, car rental, etc.)
• Philanthropic support with both local and national organizations
• Fun culture with company-wide contests and prizes

Our Company & Purpose

CORPAY is a global leader in business payments, laser focused on developing smarter ways for businesses to pay their expenses. Since 2000, CORPAY has developed innovative digital solutions that help businesses better track, manage, and pay their expenses. Today, CORPAY is an S&P 500 company with hundreds of…