Senior Staff Accountant

Tennessee Wildlife Federation is one of the state’s oldest and most influential organizations dedicated to conserving Tennessee’s wildlife and natural resources. Founded in 1946 and headquartered in Nashville, the Federation has spent over 78 years championing conservation, sound resource management, and the responsible stewardship of Tennessee’s great outdoors. We serve as a trusted voice for sportsmen, outdoor enthusiasts, and conservation advocates across the state.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Staff Accountant to support the Federation’s financial operations through a broad range of accounting, reporting, and analytical responsibilities. Reporting to the Deputy Chief of Operations, this position is responsible for supporting month-end and period-end close processes, maintaining the integrity of general ledger activity, and producing accurate and timely financial reports in accordance with GAAP. The Senior Staff Accountant performs in-depth financial analysis, reviews and validates source data, explains budget-to-actual variances, and identifies opportunities to strengthen accounting processes and internal controls.

This role requires strong problem-solving skills to address complex, multi-faceted accounting issues and provides ongoing financial support to the Finance department and related teams in support of the Federation’s mission-driven work.

Location:

Nashville (No relocation assistance provided)

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• Month-End and General Ledger Management
• Collaborate with Staff Accountant to complete timely and accurate monthly accounting close procedures, including journal entries, reconciliations, and reporting in compliance with GAAP.
• Maintain multiple general ledgers, ensuring accuracy and integrity of all entries.
• Create, record, and balance intercompany entries.
• Support the end-to-end general ledger close process, ensuring completeness of close checklists, performing post-close reviews, and distributing monthly report packages.
• Prepare monthly reconciliations for all balance sheet accounts and document support for all balances.
• Perform full-cycle month-end activities, including expense accruals, payroll allocations, fixed asset reviews, and reconciliations of bank, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and intercompany accounts.

• Review monthly actual-to-budget variance reports and provide explanations to support the review of monthly operating performance.
• Produce and analyze monthly consolidated P&L and balance sheet reports for management and designated entities.
• Assist with preparation of quarterly financials for Board of Directors review, including net asset roll-forward.
• Provide insights on financial results, trends, performance metrics, and benchmarks.
• Support Deputy Chief of Operations with post-close analysis, review, and reporting.

• Implement, maintain, and enforce internal controls and accounting procedures in alignment with GAAP.
• Contribute to the development, documentation, and implementation of departmental accounting standards.
• Oversee the integrity of accounting information through accurate recording, reconciliation, and consolidation of all transactions.
• Maintain a controlled and compliant close process and safeguard confidential information.

• Prepare sales & use tax returns, payroll tax returns, and other required filings.
• Process semi-monthly payroll, annual W-2s, and annual 1099s.
• Prepare government grant invoices and perform related tracking and reconciliations.

• Respond to requests from Organizational Leadership, Internal Audit, and internal management.
• Coordinate ad-hoc projects as needed.
• Willingness to travel as needed.
• A valid TN driver’s license, including a good motor vehicle record, and appropriate automobile insurance.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Strong communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
• Strong knowledge of accrual accounting and general ledger account analysis.
• Ability to reconcile month end balance sheet accounts and identify variances.
• Excellent…