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13 results for Accounting Specialist in Chattanooga, TN

Accounts Payable Specialist

Dalton, GA
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Temporary to Hire
25 - 26 USD / Hourly
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. Responsibilities:• Review invoices against purchase orders, receiving paperwork, and related documentation to confirm accuracy before processing.• Investigate and resolve billing differences by reconciling vendor statements and coordinating with internal and external contacts.• Prepare scheduled check runs, secure required approvals, and ensure payments are issued in accordance with established timelines.• Execute electronic disbursements, including ACH and wire payments, while maintaining complete and accurate transaction records.• Apply correct account coding to invoices so expenses are recorded properly within the accounting system. If interested in this role, please apply then call (423)244-0726.
2026-07-07T00:00:00Z

Accounts Receivable Specialist

Soddy Daisy, TN
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Temporary / Contract
17.1 - 19.8 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Specialist to support a large service organization. This position is ideal for someone who excels in high-volume transaction processing, maintains strong accuracy across multiple funding streams, and can keep financial records organized in a compliance-driven environment. The role centers on applying incoming payments, maintaining documentation, and assisting with reporting and audit-related requests while managing a large number of active programs and sub-programs. Responsibilities:• Process a high volume of financial entries with accuracy and consistency across numerous active departments and multiple entities.• Apply incoming electronic fund transfers to the correct accounts, grants, or funding categories based on established coding and documentation standards.• Record and post receipts in the accounting system while ensuring each transaction is properly supported and traceable.• Maintain detailed financial documentation to meet compliance requirements and support internal recordkeeping needs.• Assist with fund-based reporting activities and provide organized financial information when summaries are needed.• Gather records and research historical transactions in support of audits, year-end activities, and compliance reviews.• Contribute to special projects as assigned, including tasks tied to accounting process updates.• Coordinate closely with internal stakeholders to resolve payment allocation questions and ensure funds are assigned correctly.
2026-06-26T00:00:00Z

Senior Accountant

Chattanooga, TN
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Temporary / Contract
34 - 37 USD / Hourly
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. Major responsibilities- Ready monthly consolidated P&L and Balance Sheet flux analysis for management reporting- Constantly improve the automation of the accounting and reporting process- Implement monthly accounting close procedures and deliverables (journal entries, reconciliations, reports) in compliance with GAAP- Review financial results (benchmarks, trends, performance metrics)- Arrange quarterly reviews and testing with internal and external auditors- Realize compliance with corporate accounting policies and procedures and controls by working with business partners- Participate in various initiatives spanning multiple departments- Put together Balance Sheet account reconciliations
2026-07-02T00:00:00Z

Senior Accountant

Rossville, GA
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Permanent / Full Time
80000 - 90000 USD / Yearly
This search is being conducted by Steve Spinello. Senior AccountantLead Financial Operations for a Growing Multi-Company Construction OrganizationAre you an accounting leader who loves being close to the business, not just closing the books? We’re looking for an Senior Accountant to take ownership of financial operations across a multi-company construction entity. This is an opportunity for someone who wants to combine hands-on day-to-day involvement with a long-term strategic mindset.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.What You’ll Do<ul><li>Lead daily and monthly bank reconciliations and other monthly balance sheet reconciliations</li><li>Review weekly payroll and process one smaller company payroll each week</li><li>Oversee accounts receivable and accounts payable, including providing weekly A/P budgets</li><li>Manage and oversee the general ledger, including preparing and posting journal entries</li><li>Calculate and remit 401(k) deferrals weekly and union dues monthly</li><li>Oversee work-in-progress (WIP) job cost tracking and analysis</li><li>Monitor, manage, and forecast company cash flow</li><li>Support month-end close activities as needed</li><li>Continuously evaluate and improve financial policies, procedures, and internal controls</li><li>Perform year-end accounting activities for external auditors</li><li>Supervise, mentor, and inspire payroll and accounting staff as the business grows</li><li>Ensure union reporting and dues submissions are completed accurately and on time</li></ul>Why This Role Stands OutThis is more than a traditional accounting position. It’s a chance to step into a highly visible role where you can influence both daily financial operations and long-range business strategy. You’ll work in an environment where your expertise matters, your ideas are valued, and your leadership can make a measurable impact.If you’re ready to bring structure, insight, and leadership to a dynamic fabrication and construction organization, apply today.
2026-06-05T00:00:00Z

Cash Application Specialist

Chattanooga, TN
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Temporary to Hire
21 - 23 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Cash Application Specialist to join a logistics-focused team in Chattanooga, Tennessee. This contract opportunity with potential for a permanent role is ideal for someone who has hands-on experience applying customer payments, maintaining accurate accounts receivable records, and supporting daily cash activity with precision. The position begins onsite for training and later offers the possibility of a hybrid schedule based on business needs and performance. Responsibilities:• Apply incoming customer payments accurately and in a timely manner to maintain current and reliable accounts receivable records.• Post cash transactions and reconcile payment activity to ensure account balances reflect completed receipts.• Support the transportation team by managing payment-related workflows tied to customer billing and collection activity.• Review remittance details, investigate payment discrepancies, and resolve unapplied or misapplied cash items.• Use platforms such as Bill Trust and Workday to process payment information and document cash application activity.• Collaborate with internal teams to address account questions, clarify payment issues, and improve accuracy in cash posting.• Monitor daily payment volumes and maintain organized records that support audit readiness and reporting needs. If interested in this role please apply, then call (423)244-0726.
2026-07-01T00:00:00Z

Bookkeeper

Chattanooga, TN
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Temporary / Contract
20 - 20 USD / Hourly
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. Responsibilities:• Maintain complete and accurate financial records by recording daily transactions and monitoring account activity.• Process vendor invoices and payment schedules while ensuring accounts payable entries are timely and properly documented.• Manage customer billing and collections activity, keeping accounts receivable balances current and well tracked.• Perform regular bank and account reconciliations to identify discrepancies and resolve variances efficiently.• Assist with month-end and year-end close activities by preparing supporting schedules and organizing financial documentation.• Generate financial reports and summaries that help leadership review performance and make informed decisions.• Use QuickBooks and Microsoft Excel to update ledgers, analyze financial data, and improve reporting accuracy.• Support payroll-related bookkeeping tasks when needed while maintaining confidentiality and compliance.• Work independently to prioritize assignments, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing business needs. If interested please apply, then call (423)244-0726.
2026-07-06T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Clerk

Chattanooga, TN
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Temporary / Contract
20 - 21 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to support a high-volume logistics operation in Chattanooga, Tennessee. This Contract position is ideal for someone who is organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing invoice-related tasks in a fast-paced environment. The role will focus on accounts payable processing, statement review, and follow-up coordination to help keep carrier payments accurate and current. Responsibilities:• Review and organize incoming accounts payable documentation, including large batches of records tied to multiple payment scenarios.• Reconcile carrier statements by identifying missing or unprocessed items and taking action to resolve outstanding issues.• Communicate with internal teams and external carrier contacts to obtain documentation or clarification needed to complete payment processing.• Process invoice coding and support day-to-day payable workflows with a strong focus on accuracy and timeliness.• Handle eligible rate adjustments for designated customer accounts while ensuring proper approval and documentation standards are met.• Assist with onboarding newly activated carriers by supporting updated workflows and ensuring payable items are routed correctly.• Monitor high-volume transaction activity and maintain organized records across a large weekly load count.• Support exception handling and manual rework when transactions require additional review or correction before completion. If interested in this role please apply, then call (423)244-0726.
2026-07-06T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Clerk

Chattanooga, TN
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Temporary to Hire
21.375 - 24.75 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to join a service organization in Chattanooga, Tennessee. This contract opportunity with potential for a permanent role is well suited for someone who thrives in a fast-moving environment and brings strong Excel skills along with hands-on accounts payable experience. The ideal candidate will support day-to-day payment operations, maintain accurate financial records, and contribute to timely month-end reporting and reconciliation activities. Responsibilities:• Process a high volume of vendor invoices with accuracy and in accordance with established accounting procedures.• Assign appropriate coding to invoices and verify supporting documentation before submission for payment.• Prepare and assist with check runs to ensure vendors are paid correctly and on schedule.• Reconcile accounts payable records and investigate discrepancies to maintain accurate balances.• Compile non-inventory reporting and help produce month-end financial reports for the accounting team.• Use Excel extensively to organize data, track transactions, and support reporting needs.• Partner with internal stakeholders and vendors to resolve invoice, payment, and account issues efficiently. If interested in role please apply then call (423)244-0726!
2026-07-01T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Clerk

Chattanooga, TN
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Temporary / Contract
19 - 21 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to support a fast-moving logistics operation in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Seeking a candidate with LTL experience within logistics. This Contract position will focus on reviewing payable documentation, resolving missing or incomplete items, and helping maintain accurate payment activity for carrier-related transactions. The role is well suited to someone who can stay organized while managing high volumes of work and communicating effectively with internal teams and external partners. Responsibilities:• Review and organize incoming payable documentation, including batch submissions tied to multiple transaction types, and ensure records are properly indexed for processing.• Reconcile carrier statements by identifying unpaid or unprocessed items, researching discrepancies, and following up with the appropriate internal contacts or carrier representatives to obtain needed details.• Process qualifying rate adjustments for designated customer accounts and move approved items forward in a timely manner.• Support the onboarding of new carriers by handling payable tasks connected to newly established workflows and ensuring documentation is complete and accurate.• Investigate exceptions that require manual rework, applying careful attention to detail to resolve issues that cannot be handled through standard processing.• Manage a steady volume of weekly transactions while maintaining accuracy, organization, and responsiveness in a deadline-driven environment.• Use Excel and internal systems to track open items, monitor progress, and maintain clear records of follow-up activity.• Collaborate with team members across operations, sales, and partner contacts to help keep invoice and statement processing moving efficiently. If interested in this role please apply and call (423)244-0726.
2026-07-01T00:00:00Z

Credit and Collections Specialist

Chattanooga, TN
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Permanent / Full Time
45000 - 50000 USD / Yearly
This search is being conducted by Steve Spinello. Credit and Collections CoordinatorLocation: Chattanooga, TNOur client is seeking a Credit and Collections Coordinator to join their team in Chattanooga, Tennessee. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented accounts receivable and collections professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and has experience managing billing discrepancies, customer deductions, and EDI invoice activity for large client accounts.This role is heavily focused on driving collections performance, supporting invoice processing through EDI/customer portals, and resolving billing issues that delay payment. The ideal candidate will bring a proactive approach to customer follow-up, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to work cross-functionally with sales, supply chain, and internal finance teams to reduce delinquency and improve cash flow.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Manage the collection of past-due accounts receivable balances from an existing customer base</li><li>Take ownership of customer collections activity and build strong relationships with client contacts</li><li>Prioritize and follow up on outstanding balances to accelerate payment and reduce delinquency</li><li>Research and resolve billing issues that prevent payment, including disputes related to invoices, returns, chargebacks, rebates, and deductions</li><li>Investigate account discrepancies by partnering with sales, trade promotions, supply chain, and other internal teams</li><li>Work directly with customers to resolve payment obstacles, answer billing questions, and provide invoice support or backup documentation</li><li>Reconcile customer statements and billing records, and process credits and rebills as needed</li><li>Support efforts to minimize bad debt exposure and maximize accounts receivable recovery</li><li>Maintain accurate credit, collection, and account documentation, including detailed collection notes and weekly activity tracking</li><li>Communicate company credit and payment policies clearly and professionally to customers</li><li>Participate in process improvement initiatives and cross-functional projects that enhance quality and efficiency</li><li>Use sound judgment to identify priority accounts, escalation points, and appropriate collection strategies</li><li>Provide strong internal and external customer service in a team-based credit environment</li></ul>Additional Responsibilities<ul><li>Enter and manage EDI invoices through various customer portals and websites</li><li>Support invoice visibility and payment processing for large customer accounts with portal or EDI requirements</li></ul>Why ApplyThis is a great opportunity for a collections professional who enjoys the challenge of solving invoice and billing problems, working through EDI requirements, and helping ensure timely payment from key customers. If you are motivated by improving cash flow, reducing aging receivables, and partnering across departments to resolve issues, we would like to hear from you. This role offers a hybrid work environment, outstanding benefits, and stable organization.Apply today to learn more about this opportunity.
2026-06-26T00:00:00Z

Project Staff Accountant

Chattanooga, TN
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Temporary / Contract
31 - 34 USD / Hourly
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! While each project is a bit different, the key responsibilities for this role include:- Conduct month end close, journal entries, without supervision- Keep up fixed asset ledger, depreciation, and reconciliation- Take part in various department-wide initiatives- Report on a wide variety of financial data and communicate it in a useful and understandable manner- Take part the in implementation and adherence to internal controls and accounting procedures, ensuring compliance with GAAP- Produce complex journal entries and account reconciliations including but not limited to cash, prepaid expenses and payroll- Manage the design and creation of balance sheet analysis and communicate reports to management- Play a role in the month end, quarter end and year end closing process including monthly financial close workbook preparation- Maintain monthly payment schedules- Ad-hoc reporting and special projects, as needed
2026-07-02T00:00:00Z

Cost Accounting Manager

Dalton, GA
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Permanent / Full Time
100000 - 120000 USD / Yearly
This search is being conducted by Steve Spinello. Cost Accounting ManagerOur client is seeking an experienced and strategic Cost Accounting Manager 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.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.What You’ll Do<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> 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.
2026-07-01T00:00:00Z

Bookkeepers with AP & Payroll!

Chattanooga, TN
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Temporary / Contract
20 - 30 USD / Hourly
Our team is actively recruiting for ongoing Bookkeeper opportunities with professionals who bring experience in accounts payable, payroll processing, and day-to-day accounting operations. 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** Key Responsibilities:<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>Please complete an application and call (423) 244-0726 for more information!
2026-07-01T00:00:00Z