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7 results for Accounts Payable Specialist in Chattanooga, TN

Cash Application Specialist
  • Chattanooga, TN
  • onsite
  • Temporary to Hire
  • 21 - 23 USD / Hourly
  • <p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Apply incoming customer payments accurately and in a timely manner to maintain current and reliable accounts receivable records.</p><p>• Post cash transactions and reconcile payment activity to ensure account balances reflect completed receipts.</p><p>• Support the transportation team by managing payment-related workflows tied to customer billing and collection activity.</p><p>• Review remittance details, investigate payment discrepancies, and resolve unapplied or misapplied cash items.</p><p>• Use platforms such as Bill Trust and Workday to process payment information and document cash application activity.</p><p>• Collaborate with internal teams to address account questions, clarify payment issues, and improve accuracy in cash posting.</p><p>• Monitor daily payment volumes and maintain organized records that support audit readiness and reporting needs.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>If interested in this role please apply, then call (423)244-0726.</u></strong></p>
  • 2026-07-01T00:00:00Z
Accounting Assistant
  • Chattanooga, TN
  • onsite
  • Temporary to Hire
  • 20 - 24 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounting Assistant to support daily financial operations in Chattanooga, Tennessee. This contract position with potential for a permanent role is ideal for someone who enjoys balancing routine accounting tasks with purchasing support and accurate recordkeeping. The person in this role will work closely with incoming payments, deposits, expense documentation, and reporting while helping maintain organized and reliable financial data. This position offers the ability to gain experience in a busy accounting team, and also work with a service-based organization doing great work in the Chattanooga area! </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Review bank activity each morning and record newly received deposits with accuracy and timeliness.</p><p>• Process incoming payments received by mail and ensure checks are documented and applied correctly.</p><p>• Track cash receipts and coordinate submission of funds through the appropriate internal contact.</p><p>• Prepare daily deposit documentation and maintain complete records for reconciliation purposes.</p><p>• Provide purchasing support for routine business needs, including online orders and other approved requests.</p><p>• Manage activity for multiple purchasing cards, reconcile statements, and gather backup details for each transaction.</p><p>• Assist with accounts payable tasks such as coding invoices, organizing payment information, and maintaining supporting records.</p><p>• Create and update spreadsheets and reports to help monitor transactions, analyze data, and answer accounting-related questions.</p><p><br></p><p>Please complete an application and call (423) 244-0726 for immediate consideration! </p>
  • 2026-07-11T00:00:00Z
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
Credit and Collections Specialist
  • Chattanooga, TN
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 45000 - 50000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>This search is being conducted by Steve Spinello.</p><p><br></p><p>Credit and Collections Coordinator</p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Chattanooga, TN</p><p>Our client is seeking a <strong>Credit and Collections Coordinator</strong> 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.</p><p>This role is heavily focused on <strong>driving collections performance, supporting invoice processing through EDI/customer portals, and resolving billing issues that delay payment</strong>. 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.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><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><p><strong>Additional Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Enter and manage EDI invoices through various customer portals and websites</strong></li><li>Support invoice visibility and payment processing for <strong>large customer accounts with portal or EDI requirements</strong></li></ul><p><strong>Why Apply</strong></p><p>This is a great opportunity for a collections professional who enjoys the challenge of <strong>solving invoice and billing problems, working through EDI requirements, and helping ensure timely payment from key customers</strong>. 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.</p><p><strong>Apply today to learn more about this opportunity.</strong></p>
  • 2026-06-26T00:00:00Z
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