Staff Accountant

Ariana Sciences · Nashville, Tennessee · Full-Time · In-office

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Position Summary

Ariana Sciences supports better patient care through high-quality diagnostic testing, molecular diagnostics, and pathology services that help healthcare providers make informed medical decisions. We are seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Staff Accountant to contribute across a broad range of accounting activities while building or expanding their accounting expertise. Working directly with the Controller / VP of Finance, you will receive personalized training and mentorship, gain hands-on exposure to the full accounting function, and have opportunities to develop your technical and analytical skills while taking on increasing responsibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and post journal entries, including recurring entries, accruals, prepaids, reclassifications, and other adjustments, with appropriate supporting documentation.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities; maintain close schedules and complete assigned tasks accurately and on time.
• Prepare and maintain balance sheet and general ledger account reconciliations; investigate variances, resolve discrepancies, and follow outstanding items through completion.
• Perform bank, credit card, and other account reconciliations as assigned.
• Review vendor invoices for appropriate coding, documentation, and approvals; process vendor payments according to established procedures and payment schedules.
• Research and respond to vendor inquiries and assist with resolving invoice, statement, and payment discrepancies.
• Create, update, and distribute recurring and ad hoc reports for accounting, finance, and management.
• Perform miscellaneous financial calculations, account analyses, expense reviews, and variance analyses; summarize findings and flag unusual activity.
• Assist with the preparation of financial statements, supporting schedules, and management reporting packages.
• Maintain organized accounting records and ensure transactions are recorded in the correct period and general ledger accounts.
• Assist with audit requests by gathering reconciliations, schedules, invoices, and other supporting documentation.
• Support internal controls, accounting policies, and consistent application of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), as applicable.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting workflows, spreadsheet tools, reporting accuracy, and process efficiency.
• Collaborate with colleagues across departments to obtain information, clarify transactions, and resolve accounting questions.
• Perform other accounting, reporting, and administrative duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Foundational understanding of accounting principles, including debits and credits, general ledger activity, accruals, and account reconciliations.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, sorting and filtering, SUMIF/SUMIFS, lookup functions, and PivotTables, or the ability to demonstrate proficiency in these areas.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to investigate discrepancies, evaluate financial information, and identify unusual activity.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy, organization, and maintaining complete supporting documentation.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks, manage deadlines, and adapt to changing business needs.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to ask questions, explain findings, and collaborate with colleagues across departments.
• A willingness to learn, accept feedback, take initiative, and develop a deeper understanding of accounting processes and business operations.
• Ability to handle confidential financial and business information with discretion.

Preferred Qualifications

• Internship, coursework, or other practical experience in accounting, bookkeeping, accounts payable, financial reporting, or related activities.
• Familiarity with accounting software or enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems. Experience with Sage Intacct, Ramp, or NextProcess is a plus.
• Exposure to month-end close activities, journal entries, account reconciliations, financial reporting, or working with large data sets.

Reporting Relationship and Work Arrangement

Reports to: VP of Finance / Controller
Work arrangement: In-office
Location: Nashville, Tennessee

Equal Employment Opportunity

Ariana Sciences is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to protected characteristics under applicable law. Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified individuals with disabilities during the application process and employment, consistent with applicable law.

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