Senior Staff Accountant

LBMC Employment Partners, LLC is a leading PEO and human resources consulting firm based in Nashville, TN.! As a Professional Employer Organization (PEO), we’re committed to supporting businesses by simplifying their HR needs, enhancing compliance, and fostering a productive work environment. Our mission is to empower organizations by making their people our priority. Our goal is to allow business leaders to focus on what matters most – growing their businesses – while we handle the complexities of human resources, payroll, benefits administration, risk management, and compliance.

At LBMC Employment Partners, our core mission is to strengthen each other and our clients as we pursue our greater purpose. We are proud to invest in our employees – our people, culture, benefits options, and growth opportunities. Below are some of the benefits and perks of being an LBMC EP employee:

Hybrid and Remote Work opportunities

Robust benefits package offering medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, life insurance, etc.

Generous Paid Time Off Package

12 Paid Holidays

Paid Parental Leave: 12 weeks of Maternity Leave and 2 weeks of Paternity Leave

401K with Company Match

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA required.
• 4–5+ years of direct accounting experience, including reconciliations, general ledger, and close processes.
• Experience serving as the primary point of contact on a company audit.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, etc.), with experience handling high-volume data.
• Prior experience in a Professional Employer Organization (PEO) environment preferred.
• Strong GL knowledge and working knowledge of US GAAP, with a high degree of accuracy in reconciliations and reporting.
• Resourceful and independent, adapting quickly to new systems and processes with minimal oversight.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally with auditors and other departments.

Summary

The Senior Staff Accountant serves as a key support to the Controller, leading audit readiness and coordinating closely with Compliance to keep certifications, filings, and supporting documentation audit ready. The role owns bank, balance sheet, and general ledger reconciliations; supports month-end and year-end close; and manages PEO-specific accounting, including client pass-through transactions and cash segregation. The ideal candidate is highly detail-oriented, works independently with minimal oversight, and is resourceful and adaptable in a changing, fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external audits, owning the process end-to-end from initial document requests through final resolution.
• Manage a PBC (Provided by Client) tracker and centralize supporting audit documentation.
• Coordinate with Compliance to keep required certifications and filings audit-ready.
• Identify and implement process improvements that strengthen audit readiness and reduce risk.
• Perform monthly bank, balance sheet, and general ledger reconciliations, resolving discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Ensure Revenue, AP, and Treasury activity reconciles to the general ledger, researching and resolving cross-departmental discrepancies.
• Account for client pass-through transactions and maintain cash segregation between company and client trust funds, per PEO industry practice.
• Maintain the general ledger, including chart of accounts upkeep and account mapping.
• Prepare and maintain fixed asset depreciation schedules and monthly margin calculations.
• Prepare and post journal entries for accruals, deferrals, and adjustments, ensuring compliance with GAAP and company policy; support month-end and year-end close.
• Review financial statements and reports for accuracy prior to submission to management.
• Serve as backup to the Treasurer for payroll and tax file uploads, and to Accounts Payable for processing vendor bills and submitting payments.
• Other job duties as assigned