Accountant jobs in Clarksville, TN

Accountant maintains financial records and ensures that financial transactions are properly recorded. Ensures the accuracy of entries to ledger accounts and reconciles subsidiary ledger accounts to the general ledger. Being an Accountant compiles financial data to aid more senior accountants in the preparation of balance sheets, profit and loss statements and other financial reports. Assists in analyzing current costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations incurred to predict future revenues and expenses. Additionally, Accountant typically requires a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Accountant work is closely managed. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. To be an Accountant typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Accountant
  • City of Clarksville
  • Clarksville, TN FULL_TIME
  • CLASS SUMMARY:
    This is the first of five levels in the Accounting series. Incumbents compile, review, track, and correct financial data, and prepare routine financial reports. Responsibilities may include updating spreadsheets; reviewing data for errors and initiating corrections; compiling and entering data; processing payroll; completing month and year end closing processes; reconciling assigned ledgers, bank statements and/or reports; completing journal entries; and preparing and reviewing standard reports.

    ***PLEASE NOTE: THIS POSITION WILL REMAIN OPEN THROUGH MARCH 14, 2024, OR UNTIL FILLED.***
    TYPICAL CLASS ESSENTIAL DUTIES: (These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.)
    1. Compiles, processes, reviews, reconciles, and corrects financial data; resolves discrepancies. Completes month and year end closing processes. Prepares basic financial reports.
    2. Identifies variances in financial data from one time frame to another, researches reasons for variances and recommends solutions.
    3. Prepares financial forecasts and basic financial reports.
    4. Responds to questions regarding the financial information of assigned department function.
    5. Enters data into databases and related files.
    6. Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.
    TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE (positions in this class typically require):
    Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, or a related field and one year accounting experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.
    LICENSING REQUIREMENTS (positions in this class typically require):
    Licensing Requirements:
    • None.
    KNOWLEDGE (position requirements at entry):
    Knowledge of:
    • Accounting principles, practices, and procedures;
    • Budget forecasting practices;
    • Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP);
    • Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) principles;
    • Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, rules, and regulations;
    • Report preparation techniques;
    • Computers and related software applications.
    SKILLS (position requirements at entry):
    Skill in:
    • Applying accounting principles and practices;
    • Reading, comprehending, and analyzing financial statements;
    • Preparing journal entries;
    • Monitoring and reviewing a ledger;
    • Organizing, evaluating, and presenting financial data;
    • Applying Federal, State, and local laws, rules, and regulations;
    • Computers and related software applications;
    • Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.
    PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
    Positions in this class typically require: reaching, standing, walking, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.
     
    Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

    NOTE:
    The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.
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Public Accountant
  • Henley Accounting & Tax, CPA PC
  • Clarksville, TN FULL_TIME
  • Growing accounting firm based in Clarksville, TN that strives to provide unparalleled service and expertise to local business owners is in search of an experienced accounting professional to join our ...
  • 4 Days Ago

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Remote Accountant
  • Cycle CPA
  • Clarksville, TN FULL_TIME
  • The accounting and advisory department of our innovative and fast-growing online accounting firm is seeking a remote Accountant to join our virtual team. We are looking for an individual with a robust...
  • 10 Days Ago

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Systems Accountant
  • U.S. Army Forces Command
  • Fort Campbell, KY FULL_TIME
  • About the Position: This position is located with US Army Forces Command 101st Airborne Division Senior Commander, G-8 Resource Management Accounting Division, Fort Campbell, KY. Fort Campbell lies on...
  • 11 Days Ago

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General Accountant
  • Shiloh Industries, Inc.
  • Dickson, TN FULL_TIME
  • Position: General Accountant Location: Dickson, TN Job Id: 1656 # of Openings: 1 Company Overview: Dura-Shiloh is inspired to play a lead role in advancing safe, sustainable, and innovative mobility. ...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Staff Accountant
  • LaSalle Network
  • Goodlettsville, TN
  • LaSalle Network is seeking a Staff Accountant for a great company located in Goodlettsville, TN. We are seeking an organ...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Staff Accountant
  • LHH
  • Nashville, TN
  • LHH Recruitment Solutions has partnered with a healthcare management company in Nashville, TN who is seeking a Junior Ac...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Staff Accountant
  • LHH
  • Nashville, TN
  • Staff Accountant - Hybrid Job Summary: LHH has partnered with a growing company in Nashville and is seeking a skilled an...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Senior Account Manager
  • Pivot Parking
  • Nashville, TN
  • Job Title: Senior Account Manager Job Overview: We are actively seeking an accomplished Senior Parking Account Manager t...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Cost Accountant
  • Aegis Worldwide
  • Nashville, TN
  • Job Description Job Description Job Title: Plant Accountant Location: Nashville, TN Job Type: Full-time, direct hire Abo...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Staff Accountant
  • SHR Talent
  • Goodlettsville, TN
  • Job Description Job Description Are you a meticulous and detail-oriented accounting professional seeking an exciting opp...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Staff Accountant
  • BlueWave Resource Partners
  • Nashville, TN
  • Job Description Job Description BlueWave is hiring a Staff Accountant for a growing team HQ'd in Nashville, TN. This per...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Staff Accountant
  • HC Concrete Construction Group, LLC
  • Nashville, TN
  • Job Description Job Description Our company is growing rapidly and is searching for experienced candidates for the posit...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

Clarksville is the county seat of Montgomery County, Tennessee, United States. It is the fifth-largest city in the state behind Nashville, Memphis, Knoxville, and Chattanooga. The city had a population of 132,929 at the 2010 census, and an estimated population of 153,205 in 2017. It is the principal central city of the Clarksville, TN–KY metropolitan statistical area, which consists of Montgomery and Stewart Counties in Tennessee, and Christian and Trigg Counties in Kentucky. The city was founded in 1785 and incorporated in 1807, and named for General George Rogers Clark, frontier fighter and ...
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Income Estimation for Accountant jobs
$52,167 to $64,084
Clarksville, Tennessee area prices
were up 1.3% from a year ago

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