Senior Accountant, Technical Accounting

Company Overview

Highspring is a global professional services firm, headquartered in Brentwood, Tennessee. The company delivers integrated solutions across consulting, managed services, and talent solutions, helping organizations align strategy, execution, and talent to drive business outcomes. Highspring operates from more than 50 offices across the United States and continues to expand its global delivery capabilities through onshore, nearshore, and offshore models.

The Senior Accountant will play a vital role in maintaining financial integrity and providing valuable insights to support strategic decision-making.

Your Impact:

• Manage the accounting cycle for assigned technical accounting areas including but not limited to leases, rent shares, sublease income, fixed assets, computer inventory, goodwill, stock compensation, international accounting, etc.
• Conduct detailed financial and variation analysis and provide recommendations to optimize cost control
• Research and apply GAAP to complex, non-routine transactions; draft accounting policies, and prepare technical memos for auditors
• Prepare, review and ensure the accuracy and timeliness of the financial statements, quarterly reporting and all external reporting, ensuring compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Maintain the financial reporting tool, Adaptive and explore opportunities for optimization
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement efficient financial processes and internal controls, driving continuous improvement and mitigating risks
• Assist the FP&A team with data requests related to the preparation of annual budgets and forecasts,
• Assist in the preparation of the quarterly cash flow statements, lender reporting and identifying areas of improvement
• Perform complex account reconciliations and resolve any discrepancies or variances in a timely manner
• Support the audit and tax filing processes by providing necessary documentation and liaising with auditors and the tax team to address any inquiries or findings
• Stay updated on industry trends, accounting principles, and regulatory changes, implementing best practices to optimize financial processes

Education and Experience: 

• Bachelors Degree in accounting
• 3 – 5 years accounting experience required
• Experience working with NetSuite is desired
• Experience with Adaptive, Solution 7 and/or Office Connect is a plus
• Expert-level knowledge of GAAP
• Experience with automating processes and leveraging AI is a plus
• Advanced Microsoft Office Excel skills
• Ability to work in a team environment and prioritize as needed
• Good analytical and trouble shooting skills, attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of data
• Supervisory experience is required
• Public Accounting experience is a plus

Travel Requirements: 

Less than 5%