<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>
<p>Robert Half is currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Payroll Tax Accountant to support payroll tax compliance and core accounting activities for our team in Vonore, Tennessee. This role blends payroll tax expertise with strong general accounting knowledge, requiring someone who can manage close activities, maintain accurate financial records, and help ensure timely reporting across multiple jurisdictions. The ideal candidate brings a solid background in payroll operations, reconciliations, and tax filings, along with the ability to work effectively within established financial systems.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee payroll tax reporting and filings across multiple states, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and adherence to applicable deadlines.</p><p>• Prepare and post journal entries while supporting monthly close processes and maintaining the integrity of general ledger activity.</p><p>• Reconcile payroll-related accounts, bank activity, and other balance sheet items to identify and resolve discrepancies promptly.</p><p>• Coordinate the preparation and submission of sales and payroll tax returns in alignment with regulatory requirements.</p><p>• Administer payroll processes through ADP and help maintain reliable payroll records and tax data.</p><p>• Support 401(k) program administration and assist with stock-related accounting or recordkeeping activities as needed.</p><p>• Utilize accounting and ERP platforms, including Epicor, to review transactions, monitor reporting, and strengthen financial accuracy.</p><p>• Partner with internal stakeholders to address payroll and tax questions, improve reporting consistency, and support audit readiness.</p><p><br></p><p>A degree in accounting or finance is required and a CPA is a plus. The position is 100% onsite and will require someone to live in the Knoxville or surrounding area. For immediate consideration please contact Lisa Coker at 865-370-2084 to set up an interview</p>
<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>
<p>We are looking for a Cost Accountant to join a manufacturing organization in Knoxville, Tennessee for a Contract assignment expected to run approximately 2 to 3 months. This role will play an important part in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting cost-focused accounting activities, and strengthening day-to-day reporting processes. The ideal candidate brings strong manufacturing accounting experience, works comfortably with detailed reconciliations, and can contribute quickly in a fast-moving environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee cost accounting activities that support manufacturing operations and help ensure reliable product cost information.</p><p>• Complete bank reconciliations and review cash-related accounts to confirm balances are accurate and fully supported.</p><p>• Identify opportunities to streamline accounting workflows and assist with improving financial reporting efficiency.</p><p>• Process and reconcile credit card data uploads while ensuring expenses are recorded correctly in the general ledger.</p><p>• Maintain financial records and reporting accuracy within NetSuite, including account-level review and transaction support.</p><p>• Use advanced Excel tools to perform reconciliations, analyze financial data, and prepare clear reporting outputs.</p><p>• Collaborate with internal teams to gather information, resolve discrepancies, and support timely month-to-month accounting needs.</p><p>• Step into a short-term assignment with minimal ramp-up time and provide dependable accounting support throughout the engagement.</p><p>FOR IMMEDIDATE CONSIDERATION PLEASE CONTACT: Kelly Fellows 865-370-2219 at Robert Half </p>
<p>We are looking for a Tax Accountant to support a growing tax practice with one of our clients in the Knoxville, Tennessee area. This contract-to-permanent position is ideal for a detail-oriented tax specialist who can manage return preparation, advise clients with confidence, and maintain a high standard of accuracy across engagements. The role offers direct interaction with individual and business clients while contributing to compliance, planning, and overall service quality.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Prepare and examine individual and business tax filings to ensure submissions are complete, accurate, and delivered within required deadlines.</p><p>• Advise clients on tax-related questions, filing obligations, and planning considerations to help them make informed financial decisions.</p><p>• Conduct meetings with prospective and established clients to collect documentation, clarify tax circumstances, and discuss service needs.</p><p>• Research tax matters, identify potential issues, and recommend practical resolutions or planning strategies.</p><p>• Monitor adherence to federal, state, and local tax requirements throughout the return process.</p><p>• Organize and maintain detailed client files, supporting records, and tax documentation for efficient reference and audit readiness.</p><p>• Respond to tax notices and related correspondence by gathering information, preparing responses, and tracking follow-up actions.</p><p>• Stay current with changes in tax law and share relevant updates with clients and team members as needed.</p>