Staff Accountant

Job overview

The Staff Accountant role is hybrid in Memphis, TN, with at least three days each week in the office. Compensation is $60,000–$70,000 per year. Forte provides financial, HR, IT, marketing, and operations support to entrepreneurs and established businesses. This role maintains accurate financial records and provides accounting and tax support to Forte and its clients. It contributes to reliable financial operations through tax preparation, reporting, closing support, and improvements to accounting processes.

What you'll do

• Maintain GAAP knowledge and accurate financial records for Forte and its clients
• prepare sales, business, franchise and excise, and property tax returns
• guide and quality-check bookkeepers
• review financial reports
• manage accounts payable and receivable using BILL, Harvest, and related platforms
• support month- and year-end close
• communicate with clients and stakeholders
• improve accounting procedures and systems.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

staff accountant

full-time position

hybrid schedule

memphis tn

forte business services

accounting

gaap

tax returns

accounts payable

accounts receivable

quickbooks online

client services

$60k–$70k annually

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Three weeks of paid time off, paid holidays, approximately two weeks off at the end of December, health, dental, and vision insurance, and a Simple IRA retirement plan.

Why this role

Supports a diverse client base with accounting services, tax filings, and financial operations; QuickBooks Online ProAdvisor preference; nonprofit bookkeeping and grant reporting experience is a plus.

About the employer

Forte Business Services is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Accounting Services. Sector: 54.