Senior Accountant
Metropolis
- Nashville, Tennessee, United States
- Hybrid, Onsite
- $90,000 - $110,000 a year
- Posted Aug 18, 2026
Job description
About the role
The Senior Accountant joins Metropolis' Corporate Accounting team to lead monthly, quarterly and annual close processes, ensure US GAAP compliance, strengthen internal controls, serve as the primary liaison for external audits, and drive automation and technology improvements across the accounting function.
About the company
Metropolis is an AI‑driven technology company building a "Recognition Economy" that powers seamless experiences in parking, mobility, retail and hospitality, aiming to make the physical world responsive and intuitive while fostering an inclusive, idea‑driven culture.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- 3+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 2–3 years in national public accounting
- Active CPA license or CPA candidate
- Strong technical knowledge of US GAAP, including ASC 606 and ASC 842, and solid understanding of SOX internal‑control frameworks
- Proven track record managing full‑cycle audit engagements, preparing complex audit workpapers, and liaising directly with audit partners/clients
- Proficiency with modern ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, Oracle, SAP)
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (financial modeling, complex formulas, pivot tables)
- Proactive analytical, problem‑solving, and critical‑thinking abilities; high agility in a tech‑driven environment
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills for articulating complex accounting concepts to non‑finance partners
- Interest in leveraging modern technology and AI tools to continuously improve accounting operations, speed up close cycles, and optimize workflows
- While not required, experience in Audit or Assurance practice is a plus