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Staff Accountant

Chattanooga, TN
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Temporary / Contract
30 - 33 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
2026-10-09T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Chattanooga, TN
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Temporary / Contract
32.0625 - 37.125 USD / Hourly
We are looking for senior accountant to support an organization in Chattanooga, Tennessee through a long-term contract assignment. This position will play a key role in daily accounting operations, with a strong emphasis on accounts receivable activity, cash application, and accurate financial recordkeeping. The ideal candidate will also provide guidance to two team members while helping maintain efficient workflows in a high-volume environment. Responsibilities:• Lead day-to-day accounting activities with a strong focus on accounts receivable processing and cash application accuracy.• Supervise and support two accounting staff members, helping prioritize work and maintain consistent performance.• Prepare journal entries and maintain general ledger records to ensure financial data is complete and accurate.• Perform account reconciliations and bank reconciliations to identify discrepancies and resolve issues promptly.• Contribute to month-end close activities by reviewing balances, posting adjustments, and meeting reporting deadlines.• Manage high-volume transaction processing while maintaining attention to detail and compliance with internal controls.• Assist with employee training related to new system workflows and provide ongoing process support as needed.
2026-10-05T00:00:00Z

Senior Accountant

Chattanooga, TN
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Temporary / Contract
32 - 35 USD / Hourly
Robert Half currently has a long-term contract opportunity with excellent growth opportunity for a 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- Other projects as required
2026-10-09T00:00:00Z

Tax accountant-- non-profit experience needed

Chattanooga, TN
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Temporary / Contract
18 - 24 USD / Hourly
We are seeking an experienced Tax Accountant to support a busy tax practice with a strong focus on experience supporting nonprofit organizations. Previous experience with Form 990 preparation required. This role will also assist with 1120 and 1065 returns, along with other tax-related work as needed. Enrolled Agent candidates highly preferred! Responsibilities:<ul><li>Prepare and review Form 990 returns</li><li>Help gather documentation needed to support tax-exempt status</li><li>Prepare 1120 and 1065 tax returns</li><li>Support additional tax work for team as needed</li><li>Assist with payroll tax and sales tax filings as needed</li><li>Ensure filings are completed accurately and on time</li></ul>If you are interested and available to put your non-profit experience to work for a growing team, then we want to talk to you! Please complete an application and call (423) 244-0726 for immediate consideration!
2026-10-11T00:00:00Z

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 organization. This is a Contract to Hire position suited for someone who can manage accounting records accurately, handle multiple priorities, and work with limited supervision. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in bookkeeping, financial reporting, and QuickBooks, along with a solid grasp of both cash and accrual accounting methods. Responsibilities:• Maintain complete and accurate financial records by posting transactions, organizing supporting documentation, and keeping ledgers current.• Process incoming invoices and outgoing payments while ensuring accounts payable activities are completed on schedule and recorded correctly.• Manage customer billing, monitor outstanding balances, and apply payments to support effective accounts receivable follow-up.• Reconcile bank accounts and balance sheet accounts regularly to identify discrepancies and resolve issues promptly.• Prepare routine financial reports and assist with month-end and year-end closing activities to support timely accounting operations.• Use QuickBooks and Microsoft Excel to analyze financial information, track activity, and produce clear, reliable reporting.• Support payroll-related tasks when needed, including gathering and verifying information for accurate processing.• Work independently to prioritize assignments, adapt to shifting business needs, and maintain a high level of organization throughout daily operations. If interested please apply and call (423)244-0726!
2026-10-16T00:00:00Z

Payroll Clerk

Chattanooga, TN
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Temporary to Hire
18 - 19 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Clerk to join an accountancy team in Chattanooga, Tennessee in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This position is well suited for someone who can manage high-volume payroll activity with accuracy, stay organized under deadlines, and build confidence in payroll tax and reporting processes. The role offers an opportunity to strengthen payroll expertise while working with tools such as QuickBooks and Excel in a supportive environment. *This position requires in office presence in Chattanooga, Tennessee* Responsibilities:• Process full-cycle payroll for a workforce of approximately 250 employees while maintaining accuracy and timeliness.• Prepare payroll-related reports and support regular reconciliation activities to ensure dependable recordkeeping.• Assist with quarterly and annual payroll tax filings, including work connected to Forms 941 and 942.• Review and manage wage garnishment deductions, ensuring employee payments comply with applicable requirements.• Research payroll exceptions, respond to follow-up inquiries, and prepare written correspondence as needed.• Maintain payroll data in QuickBooks and use Excel to track, organize, and analyze payroll information.• Support day-to-day payroll operations by identifying discrepancies, resolving issues, and keeping processes moving efficiently. If you are ready to take the next step in your payroll career, then we want to talk to you! Please complete an application and call (423) 244-0726 for more information!
2026-10-16T00:00:00Z

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