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Accountant

Memphis, TN 38103

Posted: 01/10/2025 Job Category: Finance Job Number: HA332872110

Job Description

Sirius Staffing is seeking a qualified Accountant for a direct hire role. The Accountant will undertake advanced financial reporting, accounting, and analysis duties, focusing on governmental accounting and reporting standards. This role requires adherence to accounting principles and practices to produce accurate and timely financial statements. The position also involves working under tight deadlines and managing various accounting activities.

Salary $50-66K/Yearly 

Key Responsibilities:
  • Post ACH, wire transfers, and journal entries.
  • Enter AP checks and Great Plains batch entries.
  • Review and post administrative receipts.
  • Complete GL to Star balance reconciliation.
  • Prepare monthly and YTD Positive Pay reports.
  • Handle tax allocation processes.
  • Process refunds in RAS.
  • Manage elected official bank statements and related analysis.
  • Conduct bank analysis forecasts and highlights.
  • Review and reconcile bank statements.
  • Load fund balances into Sympro.
  • Prepare banking resolutions and signature pages.
  • Generate weekly cash position reports.
  • Research and resolve issues related to assessment changes.
  • Perform integrated payables processing for FIS refunds, AP checks, and DA checks.
  • Provide backup support for various daily, weekly, and monthly reports, including but not limited to:
    • Land sale, cash on hand, AR other, special escrow, and tax relief reports.
    • Unapplied deposits, mortgage reconciliation, and unclaimed shares.
    • Modify receivables (MRs) and daily roll-forward reports.
    • Trustee and municipal reports, among others.
  • Support document imaging preparations and reconciliation duties.
  • Assist in approving special escrow requests and coordinating with Regions for necessary information.
Qualifications:
  • Minimum of five (5) years of experience in accounting, business, or related fields.
  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, or finance (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
  • CPA license preferred.
  • Experience in large governmental or corporate organizations is preferred.
  • Governmental financial certifications are an asset.
Skills and Abilities:
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Access, Word, and financial systems (V-Lookup, Pivot Tables).
  • Strong analytical and organizational skills.
  • Effective communication, both written and oral.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines efficiently.
  • Strong knowledge of accounting theory, auditing procedures, and financial regulations.
 
Sirius Staffing. is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to characteristics such as race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status protected by law.
 

Meet Your Recruiter

Alicia Paslawsky
Senior Technical Recruiter

Alicia Paslawsky joined Sirius Staffing in 2017 as a Senior Technical Recruiter, bringing with her over 20 years of experience in the field. She is passionate about facilitating success for both candidates and clients by matching top talent with their specific needs. Specializing in a diverse range of roles, Alicia excels in placing professionals such as Pharmaceutical Technicians, Lab Operators, Chemists, Warehouse Associates, Packaging Technicians, Engineers, Designers, and Administrative Assistants, among others. Her commitment extends beyond mere placement; Alicia prioritizes cultivating lasting relationships with candidates and clients alike.

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