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9 results for Accountant in Chattanooga, TN

Accountant
  • Chattanooga, TN
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 23 - 28 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for an Accountant to support key accounting operations for a Contract position based in Chattanooga, Tennessee. This role will manage core financial activities across payables, receivables, and general ledger accounting while helping maintain accurate records and timely reporting. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, solid reconciliation experience, and the ability to work effectively in a deadline-driven environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Process vendor invoices, review payment details for accuracy, and help ensure disbursements are completed on schedule.</p><p>• Maintain accounts receivable records by tracking incoming payments, resolving discrepancies, and supporting collection follow-up as needed.</p><p>• Prepare and post journal entries to keep financial data complete, organized, and aligned with accounting standards.</p><p>• Reconcile bank activity and investigate variances to support accurate cash reporting and account balances.</p><p>• Assist with general ledger maintenance, including reviewing transactions and supporting month-end close activities.</p><p>• Analyze financial records to identify inconsistencies and work with internal stakeholders to correct issues promptly.</p><p>• Compile supporting documentation for audits, reporting requests, and routine accounting reviews.</p><p>• Contribute to ongoing accounting process improvements and support operational changes when assigned.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>If interested in this role please apply, then call (423)244-0726. </u></strong></p>
  • 2026-07-09T00:00:00Z
Bookkeeper
  • Chattanooga, TN
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 20 - 20 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Bookkeeper to support day-to-day financial operations for an accountancy-focused organization in Chattanooga, Tennessee. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys maintaining accurate records, managing core accounting activities, and producing reliable financial information. The successful candidate will bring strong bookkeeping knowledge, confidence working with QuickBooks and Microsoft Excel, and the ability to stay organized while handling shifting priorities.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Maintain complete and accurate financial records by recording daily transactions and monitoring account activity.</p><p>• Process vendor invoices and payment schedules while ensuring accounts payable entries are timely and properly documented.</p><p>• Manage customer billing and collections activity, keeping accounts receivable balances current and well tracked.</p><p>• Perform regular bank and account reconciliations to identify discrepancies and resolve variances efficiently.</p><p>• Assist with month-end and year-end close activities by preparing supporting schedules and organizing financial documentation.</p><p>• Generate financial reports and summaries that help leadership review performance and make informed decisions.</p><p>• Use QuickBooks and Microsoft Excel to update ledgers, analyze financial data, and improve reporting accuracy.</p><p>• Support payroll-related bookkeeping tasks when needed while maintaining confidentiality and compliance.</p><p>• Work independently to prioritize assignments, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing business needs.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>If interested please apply, then call (423)244-0726.</u></strong></p>
  • 2026-07-06T00:00:00Z
Bookkeeper
  • Chattanooga, TN
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 58000 - 63000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>This search is being conducted by Steve Spinello.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Bookkeeper – Part-Time | Chattanooga Area | Mostly Hybrid</strong></p><p>A Chattanooga-area professional services organization is seeking a <strong>Bookkeeper</strong> to support multiple client accounts in a mostly hybrid work environment.</p><p>In this role, the Bookkeeper will be responsible for managing key accounting functions, including:</p><ul><li>Accounts payable</li><li>Accounts receivable</li><li>Bank reconciliations</li><li>Sales tax filings</li><li>Payroll processing</li></ul><p>The ideal candidate will have <strong>3+ years of bookkeeping experience</strong> and strong <strong>QuickBooks</strong> skills. Experience with <strong>compilations</strong> is a plus. This position is well suited for someone who works independently, takes initiative, and is comfortable resolving issues with minimal oversight.</p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional seeking part-time work with flexibility and the ability to work primarily from home.</p><p><br></p><p>If you are interested in a relaxed bookkeeping opportunity with a professional services organization in the Chattanooga area, apply today.</p><p><br></p>
  • 2026-07-10T00:00:00Z
Senior Accountant
  • Chattanooga, TN
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 34 - 37 USD / Hourly
  • <p>A Manufacturing company Robert Half currently has a long-term contract opening with excellent growth opportunity for Senior Accountant who enjoys taking on new challenges and thrives in a fast-paced environment. Working as a Senior Accountant, you will be responsible for account analysis and reconciliations, financial statement preparation and consolidation, cash flow analysis, budgets and forecasting, audit preparation, and internal control maintenance and regulatory reporting. This Senior Accountant opportunity is located in the Chattanooga area and will offer you great experience along with attractive compensation.</p><p> </p><p>Major responsibilities</p><p>- Ready monthly consolidated P&amp;L and Balance Sheet flux analysis for management reporting</p><p>- Constantly improve the automation of the accounting and reporting process</p><p>- Implement monthly accounting close procedures and deliverables (journal entries, reconciliations, reports) in compliance with GAAP</p><p>- Review financial results (benchmarks, trends, performance metrics)</p><p>- Arrange quarterly reviews and testing with internal and external auditors</p><p>- Realize compliance with corporate accounting policies and procedures and controls by working with business partners</p><p>- Participate in various initiatives spanning multiple departments</p><p>- Put together Balance Sheet account reconciliations</p>
  • 2026-07-02T00:00:00Z
Senior Accountant
  • Rossville, GA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 80000 - 90000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>This search is being conducted by Steve Spinello.</p><p><br></p><p>Senior Accountant</p><p><strong>Lead Financial Operations for a Growing Multi-Company Construction Organization</strong></p><p>Are you an accounting leader who loves being close to the business, not just closing the books? We’re looking for an <strong>Senior Accountant</strong> to take ownership of financial operations across a <strong>multi-company construction entity</strong>. This is an opportunity for someone who wants to combine <strong>hands-on day-to-day involvement</strong> with a <strong>long-term strategic mindset</strong>.</p><p>In this role, you’ll be a key financial partner to the business — driving accuracy, improving processes, strengthening controls, and helping position the organization for continued growth. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment where operations, job costing, cash flow, payroll, and process improvement all come together, we want to hear from you.</p><p><strong>What You’ll Do</strong></p><ul><li>Lead daily and monthly <strong>bank reconciliations</strong> and other monthly <strong>balance sheet reconciliations</strong></li><li>Review <strong>weekly payroll</strong> and process one smaller company payroll each week</li><li>Oversee <strong>accounts receivable and accounts payable</strong>, including providing <strong>weekly A/P budgets</strong></li><li>Manage and oversee the <strong>general ledger</strong>, including preparing and posting journal entries</li><li>Calculate and remit <strong>401(k) deferrals weekly</strong> and <strong>union dues monthly</strong></li><li>Oversee <strong>work-in-progress (WIP) job cost tracking and analysis</strong></li><li>Monitor, manage, and forecast <strong>company cash flow</strong></li><li>Support <strong>month-end close</strong> activities as needed</li><li>Continuously evaluate and improve <strong>financial policies, procedures, and internal controls</strong></li><li>Perform <strong>year-end accounting activities</strong> for external auditors</li><li>Supervise, mentor, and inspire <strong>payroll and accounting staff</strong> as the business grows</li><li>Ensure <strong>union reporting and dues submissions</strong> are completed accurately and on time</li></ul><p><strong>Why This Role Stands Out</strong></p><p>This is more than a traditional accounting position. It’s a chance to step into a highly visible role where you can influence both <strong>daily financial operations</strong> and <strong>long-range business strategy</strong>. You’ll work in an environment where your expertise matters, your ideas are valued, and your leadership can make a measurable impact.</p><p>If you’re ready to bring structure, insight, and leadership to a dynamic fabrication and construction organization, apply today.</p>
  • 2026-07-10T00:00:00Z
Project Staff Accountant
  • Chattanooga, TN
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 31 - 34 USD / Hourly
  • <p>Are you looking to grow your skill set and enhance your work-life balance? Do you like challenges and change? Are you interested in quarterly bonuses? If so the Staff Accountant seat on the Chattanooga Robert Half project accounting team could be the position for you! This is a permanent benefited position that allows you the opportunity to work in a variety of industries and settings including on site, hybrid, and remotely. Apply Today!</p><p> </p><p>While each project is a bit different, the key responsibilities for this role include:</p><p>- Conduct month end close, journal entries, without supervision</p><p>- Keep up fixed asset ledger, depreciation, and reconciliation</p><p>- Take part in various department-wide initiatives</p><p>- Report on a wide variety of financial data and communicate it in a useful and understandable manner</p><p>- Take part the in implementation and adherence to internal controls and accounting procedures, ensuring compliance with GAAP</p><p>- Produce complex journal entries and account reconciliations including but not limited to cash, prepaid expenses and payroll</p><p>- Manage the design and creation of balance sheet analysis and communicate reports to management</p><p>- Play a role in the month end, quarter end and year end closing process including monthly financial close workbook preparation</p><p>- Maintain monthly payment schedules</p><p>- Ad-hoc reporting and special projects, as needed</p>
  • 2026-07-02T00:00:00Z
Cost Accounting Manager
  • Dalton, GA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 100000 - 120000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>This search is being conducted by Steve Spinello.</p><p><br></p><p>Cost Accounting Manager</p><p>Our client is seeking an experienced and strategic <strong>Cost Accounting Manager</strong> to lead project and cost accounting activities across a growing organization. This is a high-impact finance leadership role responsible for WIP reporting, job costing, percentage-of-completion accounting, and building scalable financial processes that support operational growth. Based on general knowledge.</p><p>The ideal candidate will bring strong technical accounting knowledge, hands-on project costing experience, and the ability to partner closely with Operations to provide accurate, timely, and actionable financial reporting. This individual will also help strengthen internal controls, improve financial visibility, and support systems and process enhancements. Based on general knowledge.</p><p>What You’ll Do</p><ul><li>Own and manage the WIP reporting and job costing process across all entities. Based on general knowledge.</li><li>Oversee project-based revenue recognition and financial reporting. Based on general knowledge.</li><li>Deliver reporting and insights on project performance, cost trends, margins, and forecasts. Based on general knowledge.</li><li>Partner with Operations to improve estimate accuracy, cost tracking, and financial accountability. Based on general knowledge.</li><li>Drive process improvements, reporting enhancements, and automation initiatives. Based on general knowledge.</li><li>Support ERP and systems-related improvements to create a more scalable accounting infrastructure. Based on general knowledge.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>The Cost Accounting Manager role offers an opportunity to build structure, develop a department, have executive level exposure, and impart real impact to a rapidly scaling organization. Additionally, it offers professional growth with reasonable work/life balance. If you would like to be part of the next chapter of this growth story and leave your finger prints on a successful group, please apply today to discuss further.</p>
  • 2026-07-01T00:00:00Z
Bookkeepers with AP & Payroll!
  • Chattanooga, TN
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 20 - 30 USD / Hourly
  • <p>Our team is actively recruiting for ongoing <strong>Bookkeeper</strong> opportunities with professionals who bring experience in <strong>accounts payable, payroll processing, and day-to-day accounting operations</strong>.</p><p><br></p><p>We are partnering with organizations across a wide range of industries that are seeking detail-oriented accounting professionals who can support financial accuracy, timely payments, and efficient payroll administration. **These positions require in-office presence in Chattanooga, Tennessee** </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Maintain accurate financial records and reconcile accounts. Based on general knowledge.</li><li>Process accounts payable transactions, including invoice review, coding, and payment preparation.</li><li>Support payroll processing, payroll audits, and related reporting (multi-state experience helpful).</li><li>Assist with bank reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end close activities.</li><li>Monitor vendor accounts and resolve payment discrepancies in a timely manner.</li><li>Ensure compliance with company policies and applicable accounting procedures.</li><li>Generate financial and payroll reports for management as needed.</li></ul><p>Please complete an application and call (423) 244-0726 for more information!</p>
  • 2026-07-01T00:00:00Z
Accounts Payable Specialist
  • Dalton, GA
  • onsite
  • Temporary to Hire
  • 25 - 26 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join our team in Dalton, Georgia on a contract basis. This position focuses on supporting timely and accurate payment operations, maintaining organized financial records, and helping ensure vendor accounts remain current. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, sound judgment when handling discrepancies, and experience working with invoice processing and payment distribution.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Review invoices against purchase orders, receiving paperwork, and related documentation to confirm accuracy before processing.</p><p>• Investigate and resolve billing differences by reconciling vendor statements and coordinating with internal and external contacts.</p><p>• Prepare scheduled check runs, secure required approvals, and ensure payments are issued in accordance with established timelines.</p><p>• Execute electronic disbursements, including ACH and wire payments, while maintaining complete and accurate transaction records.</p><p>• Apply correct account coding to invoices so expenses are recorded properly within the accounting system.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>If interested in this role, please apply then call (423)244-0726.</u></strong></p>
  • 2026-07-07T00:00:00Z