<p>Robert Half is looking for an experienced Staff Accountant to fill a long-term contract position at a growing Construction company. As a Staff Accountant, you will prepare journal entries, monthly and year-end closings, bank reconciliation, and general ledger reconciliation. You will participate in compliance including quarterly reviews and annual audits, and review schedules for the reporting processes. This Chattanooga, Tennessee based company is offering an opportunity that is multi-faceted and challenging in nature. It's a thriving environment where effort is rewarded.</p><p> </p><p>Key responsibilities</p><p>- Assist in implementation, maintenance and adherence to internal controls and accounting procedures ensuring compliance with GAAP</p><p>- Be a part of various initiatives spanning multiple departments</p><p>- Assist in monthly financial close workbook preparation, including annual closing process</p><p>- Prepare monthly balance sheet and income statement analyses for management reporting</p><p>- Analyze and coordinate a variety of financial data, and report it in a useful and understandable manner</p><p>- Carry out month end close, journal entries, without supervision</p><p>- Ad-hoc reporting and special projects, as needed</p><p>- Maintain intricate journal entries and account reconciliations including but not limited to cash, prepaid expenses and payroll</p>
<p> <strong><u>This is a long-term contract opportunity that offers the chance to work across multiple entities and locations. The ideal candidate will play a vital role in managing accounts payable, payroll, and general accounting functions while ensuring accuracy and efficiency in all financial operations.</u></strong></p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Process accounts payable transactions, including billing and invoice management, ensuring timely and accurate payments.</p><p>• Enter financial data into accounting systems and oversee the accounts payable cycle.</p><p>• Take responsibility for payroll-related duties, including reconciling payroll accounts and batching employee checks.</p><p>• Assist in the preparation and analysis of balance sheets, income statements, and other financial reports.</p><p>• Perform intercompany transaction reconciliations across multiple entities and locations.</p><p>• Utilize Microsoft Excel to format and analyze financial data, including creating formulas and spreadsheets.</p><p>• Collaborate with various teams to maintain accurate financial records and support multi-state filings.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures for financial operations.</p><p>• Take ownership of tasks, demonstrating initiative and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced environment.</p><p>• Work independently while contributing to a collaborative and detail-oriented team atmosphere</p>
<p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Team Lead (Must have Manufacturing or Construction) to join our team on a contract basis in Chattanooga, Tennessee. This role requires a motivated individual who thrives in a multi-entity environment and can handle diverse accounting tasks with precision. You will play a critical part in managing accounts payable, payroll processes, and financial reconciliations while contributing to the overall efficiency of our accounting operations. This is a long-term opportunity! Contract to permanent! </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Process accounts payable transactions, including entering invoices into the accounting system and overseeing payment cycles.</p><p>• Perform billing tasks and ensure accurate data entry within the company's accounting software.</p><p>• Manage payroll functions, including reconciling payroll accounts and processing employee checks.</p><p>• Utilize Excel to format financial data and create formulas for reporting purposes.</p><p>• Prepare and maintain balance sheets and income statements for multiple entities.</p><p>• Handle intercompany transactions and ensure proper tracking across various locations.</p><p>• Reconcile accounts and maintain accurate financial records for subsidiaries.</p><p>• Collaborate with team members to ensure compliance with financial regulations and reporting requirements.</p><p>• Assist with financial analysis and project-based accounting tasks.</p><p>• Take ownership of assigned responsibilities, demonstrating initiative and independence in solving challenges.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>If interested in this role, please apply and call (423)244-0726! </u></strong></p>
<p>Chattanooga area manufacturing company is looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join their growing team. This is an amazing opportunity to grow your skill set and make a difference in an environment in which effort is rewarded. 2-3 years of experience is required and prior experience with ERP systems high desired. This is an onsite contract position with hybrid potential. If you have been waiting for that new position to advance your career, this is it! Apply today!</p><p> </p><p>Daily Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Maintain precise records of all vendor payments</li><li>Monitor tax liabilities and ensure tax liabilities are paid on time</li><li>Responsible for paying and keeping record of all invoices</li><li>Keep track of all company credit card spending, and make payments on credit accounts</li><li>Analyze all accounts on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis to ensure payment accuracy</li><li>Work collaboratively with various departments to perform accounting audits</li><li>Prepare and mail all required tax documents</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>This search is being conducted by Steve Spinello.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Accounting Manager – Unlock Yo</strong></p><p>Ready to take the financial reins for a fast-moving distribution company? Our client is seeking a high-energy Accounting Manager who’s not just ready to keep the books—you’re here to break records. If you thrive in process-driven settings, love untangling complex inventory numbers, and crave the rush of continual improvement, this is your moment.</p><p><strong>What You’ll Tackle:</strong></p><ul><li>Own the month-end and year-end close—your reports are fast, accurate, and always audit-ready.</li><li>Dive deep into account reconciliations, catching discrepancies before anyone else spots them.</li><li>Get hands-on with inventory control—think cycle counts, valuation, and pushing for flawless accuracy in a high-volume environment.</li><li>Manage fixed assets with a laser focus on tracking and reporting.</li><li>Navigate property tax so nothing slips through the cracks.</li><li>Analyze landed costs and handle accounting entries.</li><li>Maintain lease schedules.</li><li>Reimagine and streamline accounting processes—bring bold ideas and build best-in-class workflows.</li><li>Collaborate with operations, logistics, and procurement leaders as a trusted financial partner.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Why You’ll Love This:</strong></p><p>Here, your ideas get tested, your leadership makes an impact, and your finger is always on the pulse of the business. Challenge yourself, make your mark, and energize your career in a team that’s moving fast—and winning big. Enjoy work/life balance in an office setting and be mentored by a CFO with experience and energy to share.</p><p><strong>Ready to shake up your accounting journey?</strong></p><p>Submit your resume now and let’s get you in the driver’s seat!</p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to join our team on a contract basis in Dalton, Georgia. (On-site 5 days a week) In this role, you will manage essential AP functions, ensuring accuracy and compliance in invoice processing and payment transactions. This is a great opportunity to contribute to a fast-paced and detail-oriented environment. Any flooring or manufacturing experience would be a plus!! Must have at least TWO years of Accounts Payable Experience using Microsoft Dynamics would be beneficial as well! </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Process and verify invoices with precision, ensuring proper coding and adherence to company policies.</p><p>• Maintain accurate records for all accounts payable transactions and reconcile discrepancies promptly.</p><p>• Handle payment processing, including ACH transfers and check runs, in a timely manner.</p><p>• Collaborate with internal departments to resolve invoice and payment-related issues efficiently.</p><p>• Review and approve account coding for invoices to ensure alignment with financial standards.</p><p>• Monitor and manage the accounts payable ledger, keeping it up-to-date and error-free.</p><p>• Assist with monthly and annual financial closings by providing AP-related documentation and reports.</p><p>• Identify opportunities for process improvements within the accounts payable function.</p><p><br></p><p>If interested in this role please apply, then call (423)645-9542. </p><p><br></p>
<p>Robert Half is currently recruiting for an experienced Controller to oversee financial operations and provide strategic guidance for a manufacturing company based in Rockwood, Tennessee. This role is ideal for a candidate with a strong background in cost accounting, budgeting, and financial analysis. You will play a key role in optimizing financial processes and ensuring accurate reporting to support organizational goals.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage and monitor all accounting functions, ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory standards.</p><p>• Analyze manufacturing costs and implement standard cost accounting practices to improve efficiency.</p><p>• Develop and maintain accurate budgets and forecasts to guide financial decision-making.</p><p>• Conduct thorough cost analysis to identify areas for improvement and cost savings.</p><p>• Oversee auditing processes and ensure accurate financial reporting and documentation.</p><p>• Utilize Power BI and other tools to generate insightful financial reports.</p><p>• Manage the bill of materials (BOM) process to ensure proper cost allocation.</p><p>• Lead cycle count processes to maintain inventory accuracy.</p><p>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize budget processes and manufacturing cost accounting.</p><p>• Provide strategic recommendations based on financial data to support business objectives.</p><p><br></p><p>The position is 100% onsite and will require someone to live in the Knoxville or surrounding areas, For immediate consideration please contact Lisa Coker at 865-370-2084 to set up an interview</p>
<p>This search is being conducted by Steve Spinello.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Job Title:</strong> Full Charge Bookkeeper – Construction Industry (Part-Time, Hybrid)</p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Chattanooga, TN</p><p><strong>Overview:</strong></p><p>Our client is seeking a detail-oriented, experienced Full Charge Bookkeeper to support our construction operations. This flexible, part-time position offers a hybrid work environment—combining in-office collaboration with remote work. We're looking for someone with an ownership mentality, at least 5 years of relevant bookkeeping experience, and a deep understanding of the construction industry’s accounting best practices.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Lead the full month-end close process, including the preparation of accurate journal entries and performing reconciliations.</li><li>Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.</li><li>Oversee all aspects of job costing—tracking expenses, labor, and materials, and allocating overhead as appropriate.</li><li>Administer payroll, ensuring compliance with prevailing wage, union reporting (if applicable), and accurate recordkeeping.</li><li>Obtain and maintain certificates of insurance and ensure vendor/subcontractor compliance documentation is up to date.</li><li>Generate client billings and progress invoices, ensuring accuracy and on-time submissions.</li><li>Process accounts payable and receivable, maintaining strong vendor and client relationships.</li><li>Serve as the primary QuickBooks administrator (Online/Desktop): enter transactions, reconcile accounts, and set up projects/jobs.</li><li>Collaborate with project managers and leadership to deliver real-time financial insights.</li><li>Maintain organized financial files and support year-end review or audit processes.</li></ul><p><strong>Why Join?</strong></p><ul><li>Flexible scheduling and hybrid work environment</li><li>Opportunity to influence processes and contribute to company growth</li><li>Supportive team culture and business leadership</li></ul><p>If you are seeking an opportunity to work on a part-time basis, but earn full-time wages in exchange for complete ownership of the accounting space and the ability to work from home most of the time, please consider applying today to discuss things further! This is a unique opportunity that won't last long.</p><p><br></p>
<p><strong>Cost Accountant – Manufacturing</strong></p><p><strong>Energize Your Impact. Redefine What’s Possible.</strong></p><p>Our client, a distinguished leader in manufacturing, is seeking an accomplished Cost Accountant to drive financial performance and operational precision. This is a unique opportunity to become an integral part of a high-impact team, where your analytical expertise will fuel strategic decision-making and continuous process innovation.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Why This Role?</strong></p><p>Here, you’ll find more than just a rewarding career—our client offers exceptional work/life balance, so you can thrive both professionally and personally. The position features a competitive salary, an outstanding bonus program, and comprehensive benefits. You’ll enjoy ongoing career advancement opportunities, with a path to broaden your expertise across other finance and accounting roles—making this an ideal stage to achieve your long-term goals and grow within an industry leader. In this onsite role, you’ll partner with dynamic operations teams and senior leadership, pioneering smart solutions for process improvement and cost optimization. If you crave visibility and the opportunity to drive change, this could be your next bold move.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What You’ll Achieve:</strong></p><ul><li>Be the go-to expert, analyzing standard and actual manufacturing costs—your work makes the numbers tell the real story.</li><li>Manage BOMs and routings, ensuring systems reflect operational realities.</li><li>Deliver variance reports that cut to the chase—material, labor, and overhead. Your clarity fuels leadership decisions.</li><li>Own inventory valuations and reconciliations; you keep records air-tight and business moving at speed.</li><li>Drive critical month-end close activities, reconciling accounts and producing cost reports that highlight what matters.</li><li>Partner with Operations teams for hands-on impact: spot cost drivers and unearth efficiency wins others miss.</li><li>Master ERP systems (Microsoft Dynamics 365, Oracle, NetSuite), ensuring accuracy at every touchpoint.</li><li>Leverage advanced Excel skills to uncover trends, build compelling dashboards, and bring data to life.</li><li>Identify fresh opportunities for cost savings—your ideas will get noticed, tested, and implemented.</li></ul><p><strong>Ready to move your career forward?</strong></p><p>If you want to elevate your career, challenge yourself, and see your expertise drive real operational change, this is your stage.</p><p><strong>Apply now or reach out to our recruiting team for a confidential conversation about how your skills can energize this role. </strong></p>
<p>We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Specialist to join a manufacturing company in Chattanooga, Tennessee. </p><p><br></p><p>This part-time position, offering 24-28 hours per week, provides the flexibility of a Monday through Friday schedule. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Process and manage accounts receivable transactions, ensuring timely and accurate posting.</p><p>• Handle cash applications and allocate payments efficiently to customer accounts.</p><p>• Perform commercial collections to resolve outstanding balances and maintain positive client relationships.</p><p>• Oversee billing functions, including invoice preparation and distribution.</p><p>• Monitor and reconcile daily cash activity to ensure proper accounting records.</p><p>• Conduct bank reconciliations to verify and balance financial statements.</p><p>• Utilize Microsoft Excel to create and maintain spreadsheets for tracking financial data.</p><p>• Collaborate with other departments to address discrepancies and improve financial workflows.</p><p>• Maintain accurate records and reports for audits and compliance purposes.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>If interested in this role please apply, then call (423)244-0726!</u></strong></p>
<p><strong>Senior Tax Accountant – Make Your Mark with a Leading Commercial Property Group!</strong></p><p>Are you a tax professional who’s ready for more than just spreadsheets and deadlines? Our client, a recognized innovator in commercial real estate, is seeking a seasoned <strong>Senior Tax Accountant</strong> to join their collaborative and supportive team. If you’re motivated by complex challenges and want the freedom to balance your career with what matters most in your life, this opportunity could be the perfect fit.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Why You’ll Love This Role:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>True Work-Life Balance:</strong> The company supports flexible schedules and generous paid time off because your well-being and personal life shouldn't take a backseat to your success.</li><li><strong>Growth & Recognition:</strong> Be part of a dynamic environment where your expertise is valued—and where you’ll be recognized for your ideas, proactive solutions, and team spirit.</li><li><strong>Stability Meets Innovation:</strong> Join a leader in commercial property management that’s committed to best practices, yet quick to embrace new technologies and fresh thinking.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>What You’ll Do:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Own the Process:</strong> Prepare federal, state, and local income and franchise tax returns for diverse legal entities, ensuring every line stands up to scrutiny.</li><li><strong>Be the Expert:</strong> Dive deep into accounts, records, and complex regulations to calculate and optimize taxes owed—partnership focus a must!</li><li><strong>Drive Compliance:</strong> Oversee periodic payments, information reporting, and regulatory filings—no details missed, no boxes left unchecked.</li><li><strong>Advise and Investigate:</strong> Provide practical tax guidance to leadership, respond to tax notices, and research evolving federal and state requirements.</li><li><strong>Problem-Solve and Collaborate:</strong> Tackle book-to-tax adjustments, support fixed asset management, and help with special projects or filings as they arise.</li><li><strong>Champion Best Practices:</strong> Maintain air-tight workpapers, files, and processes—adding value every day.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>What You Bring:</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor’s in Accounting, Taxation, or related field required; Master’s, CPA, or EA is highly valued.</li><li>3+ years of tax experience focused on partnerships/multi-entity public companies; corporate or public accounting experience is a plus.</li><li>Strong computer and tax software skills (Excel, Word, CCH Access, and Yardi Voyager or similar).</li><li>Stellar communication, deadline management, and a proven ability to collaborate under pressure.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Ready to elevate your career while enjoying the flexibility and support you deserve?</strong> Apply today to discover how you can lead, innovate, and grow—<strong>without sacrificing your personal well-being.</strong></p><p> </p><p>Let’s talk about what a balanced, rewarding career feels like. Submit your application or reach out for a confidential conversation!</p>
