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4 results for Accounting Assistant in Knoxville, TN

Accounts Receivable Clerk
  • Lenoir City, TN
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 60000 - 70000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Robert Half is currently recruiting for an Accounts Receivable Clerk to support day-to-day receivables activity for a growing team in Louisville, Tennessee. This position focuses on accurate invoicing, timely payment application, and proactive follow-up on outstanding balances while helping maintain clean and reliable account records. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience in commercial collections, discrepancy resolution, and aging analysis, along with the ability to work confidently within Acumatica.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage customer invoicing and accounts receivable transactions to ensure billing is completed accurately and on schedule.</p><p>• Apply incoming payments promptly, reconcile remittance details, and keep account balances up to date.</p><p>• Conduct commercial collections outreach on overdue accounts and maintain clear, consistent communication with customers regarding payment status.</p><p>• Investigate payment variances, short pays, and other account issues to resolve discrepancies efficiently.</p><p>• Review aging reports regularly, prioritize past-due balances, and escalate concerns when needed to reduce outstanding receivables.</p><p>• Post cash receipts and document collection activity clearly to support accurate financial records and reporting.</p><p>• Partner with internal teams to clarify billing questions, correct account issues, and improve the overall receivables process.</p><p><br></p><p>An associate&#39;s or bachelor&#39;s degree is preferred. The position is 100% onsite and will require some to live in the local Knoxville or surrounding areas. For immediate consideration please contact Lisa Coker at 865-370-2084 to set up an interview</p>
  • 2026-06-18T00:00:00Z
Accounts Payable Specialist
  • Knoxville, TN
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 60000 - 70000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Robert Half is currently recruiting for an Accounts Payable Specialist to support day-to-day invoice and payment operations for our client in Knoxville, Tennessee. This role is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable managing high-volume transactions with accuracy. The position plays an important part in maintaining timely payments, resolving billing issues, and keeping financial records current within the accounting system.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Review incoming invoices, assign the correct accounting codes, and enter payment details accurately into the system.</p><p>• Process vendor invoices efficiently while ensuring supporting documentation and approvals are complete.</p><p>• Prepare and execute routine payment runs, including checks, in accordance with established schedules.</p><p>• Investigate pricing, quantity, and billing variances by working with internal teams and external vendors to resolve discrepancies.</p><p>• Maintain accurate accounts payable records and update vendor information as needed to support clean financial data.</p><p>• Use Dynamics AX and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central to manage transactions and monitor payable activity.</p><p>• Create and maintain spreadsheet tracking in Microsoft Excel to support reconciliation, reporting, and payment follow-up.</p><p><br></p><p>The position is 100% onsite and will require someone to live in the Knoxville and surrounding areas. 3+ years if high volume accounts payables within a manufacturing environment is preferred. For immediate consideration please contact Lisa Coker at 865-370-2084 to set up an interview</p>
  • 2026-06-04T00:00:00Z
Sr. Accountant
  • Knoxville, TN
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 65000 - 80000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Robert Half is currently recruiting for an experienced Sr. Accountant to support key accounting operations for one of out client&#39;s in Knoxville, Tennessee. This role will play a central part in maintaining accurate financial records, managing close activities, and ensuring the integrity of balance sheet and profit and loss reporting. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, excellent spreadsheet skills, and a disciplined approach to reconciliations and financial analysis.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead monthly close activities by preparing and reviewing accounting entries, supporting schedules, and related financial reporting deliverables.</p><p>• Maintain the general ledger by recording transactions accurately and ensuring accounts are properly classified and supported.</p><p>• Complete reconciliations for bank accounts and balance sheet accounts, investigating variances and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner.</p><p>• Oversee fixed asset and capital expenditure accounting, including tracking additions, retirements, depreciation, and account accuracy.</p><p>• Analyze profit and loss activity and balance sheet trends to identify unusual movements and support management reporting.</p><p>• Prepare and post journal entries with appropriate documentation while ensuring compliance with internal accounting standards.</p><p>• Use Workday and Excel to organize financial data, improve reporting efficiency, and support ongoing accounting operations.</p><p><br></p><p>The position will require a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance and a CPA is preferred. The position is 100% onsite and will require some to live in the local Knoxville or surrounding areas. For immediate consideration please contact Lisa Coker at 865-370-2084 to set up an interview</p>
  • 2026-06-15T00:00:00Z
Accounts Receivable Supervisor/Manager
  • Knoxville, TN
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 34.0385 - 39.413 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for an experienced Accounts Receivable Supervisor/Manager to join our client in Knoxville, Tennessee on a Contract basis. This role will provide leadership coverage during a leave while helping maintain accurate billing, steady cash flow, and efficient receivables operations. The position is well suited for a hands-on accounting leader who can guide a small team, strengthen day-to-day processes, and collaborate across departments to support financial performance. There may be potential for longer-term consideration depending on business needs and individual results.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead and support a six-person accounts receivable team, setting clear expectations and encouraging strong performance across daily operations.</p><p>• Direct invoicing, cash posting, collection efforts, and account balancing activities to help ensure accuracy and timeliness throughout the billing cycle.</p><p>• Review team capacity, output, and service levels, making adjustments as needed to keep priorities on track and financial targets supported.</p><p>• Use NetSuite, Oracle, Salesforce, and Excel to oversee account activity, manage billing records, and prepare operational reporting.</p><p>• Evaluate current receivables workflows and introduce practical improvements that increase efficiency, consistency, and overall effectiveness.</p><p>• Investigate and resolve escalated billing concerns, payment issues, and account discrepancies with a high level of urgency and accuracy.</p><p>• Maintain adherence to internal controls, reconciliation standards, and financial procedures across accounts receivable activities.</p><p>• Work closely with finance, sales, and customer-facing teams to improve coordination, support accurate customer billing, and address account-related questions.</p><p>• Produce and interpret aging reports, collection trends, and other key metrics to provide visibility into department performance.</p><p>• Assist with onboarding and coaching team members to build capability and reinforce a service-oriented team environment.</p><p>For immediate consieration please contact: Brady Hawkins at Robert Half- 865-370-2206 or Kelly Fellows at Robert Half 865-370-2219</p>
  • 2026-06-17T00:00:00Z