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Staff Accountant

Chattanooga, TN
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Temporary / Contract
30 - 40 USD / Hourly
Robert Half Chattanooga is seeking experienced Staff Accountants to fill long-term contract positions at growing companies in the Chattanooga area! 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. Daily transaction processing also needed. Intercompany transactions with multi-ledger entities also helpful. Hands-on experience with ERP and accounting systems needed. These accounting projects offer opportunities to gain exposure and experience, and make an impact with companies who need your talents and expertise! Apply today and call (423)237-7921 for more information!
2026-07-24T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Chattanooga, TN
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Permanent / Full Time
75000 - 85000 USD / Yearly
This search is being conducted by Steve Spinello. Position: Senior AccountantWork Type: Hybrid work capacityIndustry: Healthcare Lead the Close. Coach the Team. Own the Client Relationship.If you’re an accounting pro who can balance debits, deadlines, personalities, and client expectations without breaking a sweat, this role has your name on it.We’re looking for a hands-on accounting leader who knows how to keep the books clean, the team sharp, and the client confident. In this role, you’ll partner closely with staff accountants on monthly responsibilities, oversee financial activity for multiple clients, and jump in wherever needed to keep operations running smoothly. This isn’t a sit-back-and-supervise kind of job. You’ll be in the weeds when needed, leading from the front, solving problems in real time, and making sure every deadline, deliverable, and financial detail lands exactly where it should. What You’ll Be Doing<ul><li>Partner with and mentor staff accountants through monthly tasks and ongoing responsibilities</li><li>Train team members, answer accounting questions, and help troubleshoot issues before they become problems</li><li>Help manage team operations, including PTO discussions, HR concerns, annual reviews, and policy updates</li><li>Maintain accurate, up-to-date monthly books for clients and ensure all financial deadlines are met</li><li>Analyze monthly P&Ls and prepare financial notes that clearly explain trends and fluctuations to clients</li><li>Own monthly projects and checklists to keep the close process tight and on track</li><li>Serve as a key point of communication between clients, management, and internal teams</li><li>Proactively flag concerns, barriers, and financial changes so no one is caught off guard</li><li>Prepare timely, accurate reporting for both management and clients</li><li>Partner with clients to build annual budgets for revenue, expenses, and staffing</li><li>Support audits, reviews, tax file prep, bank reporting, covenants, new facility setup, and ad hoc reporting</li><li>Lead client calls to review monthly financials and address questions, concerns, and business changes</li></ul> Why This Role Stands OutThis is a great opportunity for someone who wants more than just month-end close work. You’ll have visibility, client interaction, leadership responsibility, and the chance to influence process improvements across the organization. If you like variety, accountability, and being the person people rely on to keep things moving, you’ll thrive here.Ready to lead, coach, problem-solve, and keep the numbers airtight? Apply now.
2026-08-11T00:00:00Z

Senior Accountant

Chattanooga, TN
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Temporary / Contract
30 - 40 USD / Hourly
Our team is actively seeking Senior Accountants for ongoing project and contract opportunities in the Chattanooga area. These roles are ideal for accounting professionals who enjoy taking on new challenges, working in fast-paced environments, and building diverse experience across projects and industries. Senior Accountants in these opportunities will play a key role in supporting month-end close, financial reporting, reconciliations, and process improvement initiatives. This is a strong opportunity for professionals looking to expand their expertise while gaining valuable project experience and competitive compensation. *All roles based in Chattanooga, Tennessee and North Georgia* Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Prepare monthly consolidated profit and loss and balance sheet flux analysis for management reporting. </li><li>Support monthly accounting close procedures and deliverables, including journal entries, reconciliations, and reporting, in accordance with GAAP. </li><li>Perform balance sheet account reconciliations and account analysis. </li><li>Assist with financial statement preparation and consolidations. </li><li>Contribute to cash flow analysis, budgeting, and forecasting activities. </li><li>Coordinate audit preparation and support quarterly reviews and testing with internal and external auditors.</li><li>Maintain and strengthen internal controls while ensuring compliance with corporate accounting policies and procedures. </li><li>Partner cross-functionally with business units to support regulatory reporting and broader accounting initiatives. </li><li>Drive process improvements and help enhance automation within accounting and reporting functions. </li><li>Participate in special projects and other responsibilities as needed. </li></ul>Please complete an application and call (423) 244-0726 for more information!
2026-08-01T00:00:00Z

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.
2026-07-10T00:00:00Z

Senior Accountant

Chattanooga, TN
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Temporary / Contract
32 - 38 USD / Hourly
Robert Half is currently working with an established local company on 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 - Other projects as required- 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
2026-08-04T00:00:00Z

Senior Accountants- project experience needed

Chattanooga, TN
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Temporary / Contract
35 - 45 USD / Hourly
Are you a degreed accounting professional with expertise in General Ledger (GL), Journal Entries (JE), Fixed Assets, and Reconciliations? Robert Half has clients with projects that could be a fit for you! Our clients are preparing for busy Q3 and Q4 periods, and need talent to assist their project needs. Our clients cover a spectrum of industries and sizes. in Southeast Tennessee and North Georgia. Frequently requested project experience includes:<ul><li>System implementations and conversion (accounting, ERP, and payroll systems)</li><li>Budget season support</li><li>Year-end preparation, including cash-in projects</li><li>Cost accounting and inventory variance analysis</li><li>Quarter and month end reconciliation and close, with financial statement preparation </li><li>Cash forecasting and budget analysis, especially for multi-entity organizations.</li></ul>If you are ready for your next accounting challenge, then we want to talk to you! Please complete an application and call (423) 255-0726 for more information TODAY!
2026-08-04T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Specialists

Chattanooga, TN
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Temporary / Contract
18 - 27 USD / Hourly
Our team is actively seeking experienced Accounts Payable Specialists for ongoing contract, contract-to-permanent, and project-based opportunities with clients across a variety of industries. These roles are ideal for professionals who bring strong accounts payable experience, adaptability, and the ability to work effectively in different environments and accounting systems. We are looking for candidates with experience handling full-cycle accounts payable functions, supporting high-volume invoice processing, vendor relationships, and payment operations. Opportunities may be available with organizations ranging from small and midsize businesses to larger, more complex environments. Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Process high-volume invoices accurately and in a timely manner.</li><li>Match, batch, and code invoices in accordance with company procedures.</li><li>Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies.</li><li>Prepare and process check runs, ACH payments, wire transfers, and other payment methods.</li><li>Maintain vendor records and assist with new vendor setup.</li><li>Respond to vendor inquiries and collaborate with internal departments to resolve payment issues.</li><li>Support month-end close activities, including accounts payable reconciliations and accruals.</li><li>Assist with audit support, reporting, and special projects as needed.</li><li>Ensure compliance with internal controls, company policies, and accounting procedures.</li></ul>Please complete an application and call (423) 244-0726 for more information!
2026-08-02T00:00:00Z

Accounts Receivable Clerk

Dalton, GA
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Permanent / Full Time
50000 - 60000 USD / Yearly
This search is being conducted by Steve Spinello. Are you the kind of AR professional who loves cleaning up aging, posting cash with precision, and making sure customers actually pay what they owe? Do you know how to balance strong collections instincts with solid customer relationships? If so, this one’s for you.Our client, a stable and growing manufacturing company, is looking for an Accounts Receivable Clerk / AR Specialist to own key pieces of the receivables process. This is a high-impact role for someone who knows AR inside and out — or for a degreed accountant early in their career who wants a strong launchpad into corporate accounting.What You’ll Be Doing<ul><li>Post daily cash receipts, ACH, wires, checks, and lockbox payments</li><li>Apply cash accurately and resolve unapplied cash issues</li><li>Manage the AR aging report and keep overdue balances from getting comfortable</li><li>Handle commercial collections with professionalism, urgency, and backbone</li><li>Investigate short pays, deductions, chargebacks, and invoice discrepancies</li><li>Monitor customer accounts and support credit review and approval</li><li>Work cross-functionally with sales, customer service, and accounting to solve account issues</li><li>Reconcile AR activity and assist with month-end reporting and close</li><li>Maintain accurate customer account records and supporting documentation</li><li>Help improve AR processes, tighten controls, and keep cash flowing</li></ul>Why This Role Stands Out<ul><li>Bread-and-butter AR with real ownership</li><li>Visibility across accounting and operations</li><li>A strong fit for a seasoned AR professional or an ambitious accountant ready to grow</li><li>Opportunity to build experience that can lead into broader corporate accounting responsibilities</li><li>Stable company, tangible product, and work that directly impacts cash flow</li></ul>If you like your accounting roles with a little more pace, a little more ownership, and a lot more impact, we should talk.
2026-08-05T00:00:00Z