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13 results in Knoxville, TN

Plant Controller
  • Knoxville, TN
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 120000 - 150000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Robert Half is currently recruiting for an experienced Plant Controller to lead financial oversight for a manufacturing client in Knoxville, Tennessee. This position will partner closely with plant leadership to strengthen cost visibility, support sound operational decisions, and maintain accurate financial reporting. The ideal candidate brings a strong background in plant accounting, inventory controls, and budgeting within a fast-paced production environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct plant-level accounting activities, including monthly close, journal entry preparation, and review of financial results for accuracy and completeness.</p><p>• Analyze manufacturing costs, standard cost performance, and cost of goods sold to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement.</p><p>• Partner with operations leadership to develop budgets, update forecasts, and provide financial insights that support production and profitability goals.</p><p>• Maintain and validate bills of materials and costing structures to ensure reliable product costing and inventory valuation.</p><p>• Oversee inventory control processes, including cycle counts and annual physical inventory, while resolving discrepancies in a timely manner.</p><p>• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable activities by ensuring transactions are properly recorded and aligned with plant financial controls.</p><p>• Prepare and communicate regular financial reports and variance analyses to plant and corporate stakeholders.</p><p>• Strengthen internal controls and promote disciplined accounting practices across manufacturing finance processes.</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</p><p><br></p><p>For immediate consideration please contact Lisa Coker at 865-370-2084 to set up an interview</p>
  • 2026-05-14T00:00:00Z
Recruiter
  • Knoxville, TN
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 25 - 28.5 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for an experienced Recruiter to join our client in the banking industry to work onsite in Knoxville, Tennessee on a Contract basis. This onsite opportunity is ideal for a talent specialist who can lead hiring efforts across multiple teams, manage a busy requisition load, and deliver a strong candidate experience. The role offers the chance to make an immediate impact while supporting a range of business-critical hiring needs.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead the recruiting lifecycle from initial sourcing through offer delivery for openings across several business areas.</p><p>• Develop talent pipelines for current vacancies and upcoming hiring needs using proactive outreach and market research.</p><p>• Evaluate applicants through resume reviews, screening conversations, and structured interviews to determine fit for each role.</p><p>• Partner with hiring managers and department leaders to understand staffing priorities, align on candidate profiles, and move searches forward efficiently.</p><p>• Arrange and coordinate interviews, ensuring clear communication between candidates and internal stakeholders throughout the process.</p><p>• Support hiring for a variety of positions, including customer-facing and fraud-related call center roles.</p><p>• Provide candidates and internal talent with thoughtful guidance on career direction, role alignment, and development opportunities where appropriate.</p><p>• Maintain accurate recruiting activity within the applicant tracking system and prepare updates for stakeholders as needed.</p>
  • 2026-05-14T00:00:00Z
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 position is ideal for an accounting specialist who can manage high-volume transactions, resolve payment issues, and maintain accurate financial records. The role requires strong experience with accounts payable processes, careful invoice review, and confidence working in ERP systems and Excel.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Review, classify, and enter vendor invoices accurately to ensure timely processing and proper general ledger alignment.</p><p>• Prepare and execute scheduled payment runs while confirming approvals, payment terms, and supporting documentation are complete.</p><p>• Investigate billing variances and work with internal teams or vendors to resolve discrepancies efficiently.</p><p>• Maintain organized accounts payable records and update transaction details within the accounting system.</p><p>• Apply invoice coding based on company standards to support accurate reporting and financial control.</p><p>• Use ERP platforms such as Dynamics AX or Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central to manage payable activity and track invoice status.</p><p>• Reconcile payable information and assist in identifying outstanding items that require follow-up.</p><p>• Create and maintain spreadsheet-based tracking and reporting to support payment accuracy and workflow visibility.</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>
  • 2026-04-30T00:00:00Z
CFO
  • Kingston, TN
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 140000 - 160000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Robert Half is currently recruiting for an experienced Chief Financial Officer to lead financial operations and provide strategic guidance for our client in Kingston, Tennessee. This role oversees core accounting activities, strengthens financial controls, and supports informed business decisions through accurate reporting and forecasting. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership, a process-minded approach, and the ability to improve procedures while maintaining day-to-day financial accuracy.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct the company’s financial planning activities, including budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial analysis to support business goals.</p><p>• Oversee month-end and period-end close processes, ensuring journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting are completed accurately and on schedule.</p><p>• Prepare and review financial statements, offering clear insight into performance, risks, and opportunities for leadership stakeholders.</p><p>• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable functions to maintain healthy cash flow and support efficient transaction processing.</p><p>• Establish, document, and refine departmental standard operating procedures to improve consistency, compliance, and overall efficiency.</p><p>• Lead process improvement efforts across finance and accounting operations to strengthen controls and streamline workflows.</p><p>• Supervise account reconciliations, including bank accounts and balance sheet accounts, to ensure the integrity of financial records.</p><p>• Oversee personal property tax reporting and related financial compliance requirements in accordance with applicable regulations.</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</p><p><br></p><p>For immediate consideration please contact Lisa Coker at 865-370-2084 to set up an interview</p>
  • 2026-05-15T00:00:00Z
Managing Director - Order to Cash
  • Knoxville, TN
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 80000 - 110000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Robert Half is currently recruiting for an experienced Order to Cash leader to guide billing, accounts receivable, and commercial collections operations for our client in Knoxville, Tennessee. This role will oversee performance, strengthen reporting visibility, and refine processes that support accurate invoicing and timely cash flow. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical capability, leadership experience, and a hands-on approach to improving controls, team execution, and operational consistency.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct day-to-day order to cash activities, including billing, receivables management, collections follow-up, and issue resolution across the function.</p><p>• Lead the review of aging trends and collection performance to identify risks, prioritize actions, and improve cash conversion outcomes.</p><p>• Develop and monitor key performance indicators that measure team productivity, billing accuracy, dispute resolution, and collection effectiveness.</p><p>• Partner with internal stakeholders to streamline workflows, strengthen process controls, and implement practical improvements across the department.</p><p>• Establish, maintain, and update standard operating procedures to support consistency, compliance, and scalable team operations.</p><p>• Use systems such as TMW, Workday, and Microsoft Excel to analyze financial activity, manage reporting, and support operational decision-making.</p><p>• Oversee complex calculations related to billing and account balances, ensuring accuracy in invoicing, adjustments, and account reconciliation.</p><p>• Coach and support team members while promoting accountability, service quality, and continuous improvement within the order to cash organization.</p><p><br></p><p>The position will require a bachelor&#39;s degree in finance or accounting and a minimum of 3+ years of management experience. The position is 100% onsite and will require someone to live in the Knoxville or surrounding areas. For immediate consideration please contact Lisa Coker at 865-370-2084 to set up an interview</p>
  • 2026-05-05T00:00:00Z
Project Controller
  • Knoxville, TN
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 110000 - 125000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Robert Half is currently recruiting for an experienced Project Controller to join our client&#39;s team in Knoxville, Tennessee. In this role, you will oversee financial planning, budgeting, and cost management processes to drive operational efficiency and support strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in manufacturing cost accounting and financial analysis, coupled with strong expertise in SAP and Microsoft Excel.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage cost accounting processes, including standard cost accounting and manufacturing cost analysis.</p><p>• Prepare and review journal entries to ensure accurate financial reporting.</p><p>• Lead month-end closing activities, ensuring timely and accurate reconciliation of accounts.</p><p>• Develop and oversee budgets and forecasts to support business objectives.</p><p>• Monitor capital expenditures (CapEx) and ensure alignment with financial plans.</p><p>• Analyze bills of materials (BOM) and perform variance analysis to identify cost discrepancies.</p><p>• Conduct financial analysis and trend evaluations to provide actionable insights.</p><p>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support operational and strategic initiatives.</p><p>• Utilize SAP and Microsoft Excel to generate detailed financial reports and dashboards.</p><p><br></p><p>The position requires a bachelor&#39;s degree in accounting or finance, a CPA designation is a plus. The position will allow for light hybrid capabilities but all candidates must live in the local Knoxville and surrounding areas. For immediate consideration please contact Lisa Coker at 865-370-2084 to set up an interview</p>
  • 2026-05-05T00:00:00Z
Payroll Administrator
  • Knoxville, TN
  • onsite
  • Temporary to Hire
  • 28 - 37 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an experienced Payroll Administrator to support a large healthcare organization in Knoxville, Tennessee. This contract-to-permanent opportunity is ideal for a detail-oriented payroll specialist who can quickly contribute in a fast-moving environment with a substantial employee population. The role focuses on delivering accurate payroll across multiple pay schedules while partnering with internal teams to maintain compliance, resolve issues, and support efficient payroll operations.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Administer payroll processing for a large multi-state workforce of approximately 5,000 to 6,000 employees with a strong focus on accuracy and timeliness.<br>• Coordinate weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly payroll cycles, ensuring all payments are completed according to established deadlines.<br>• Calculate and validate complex pay components such as shift premiums, garnishments, special deductions, and employees working under multiple job codes.<br>• Audit payroll records before final submission to confirm completeness, proper earnings and deductions, and compliance with applicable regulations.<br>• Investigate payroll questions and discrepancies, determine root causes, and implement timely corrections.<br>• Work closely with HR, benefits, finance, and operations teams to address payroll-related needs and maintain reliable employee data flow.<br>• Prepare payroll reports, support reconciliations, and assist with internal or external audit requests.<br>• Contribute to process enhancements and help uphold best practices within a collaborative payroll team.<br>• Utilize payroll systems and workforce management tools, including Lawson and related software, to support full-cycle payroll administration.
  • 2026-05-13T00:00:00Z
Corporate Recruiter
  • Oak Ridge, TN
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 90000 - 120000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Robert Half is currently recruiting for a Corporate Recruiter to support hiring efforts for our government client in Oak Ridge,Tennessee. This role will manage the recruitment process from initial outreach through final selection, helping the organization attract talent with relevant experience across a range of openings. The ideal candidate brings strong sourcing ability, sound interview judgment, and experience working efficiently in a fast-paced recruiting environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead end-to-end recruitment activities, including intake discussions, candidate outreach, screening, interviewing, and offer-stage coordination.</p><p>• Build and maintain talent pipelines through proactive sourcing strategies across job boards, databases, referrals, and industry networks.</p><p>• Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs, define candidate profiles, and align recruiting plans with business priorities.</p><p>• Evaluate applicants through resume reviews, prescreen conversations, and structured interviews to identify strong matches for open positions.</p><p>• Coordinate interview scheduling and communication to ensure a smooth and consistent candidate experience throughout the hiring process.</p><p>• Perform reference checks and verify candidate information before final hiring decisions are made.</p><p>• Manage candidate records and recruitment workflows within the applicant tracking system, including accurate documentation and status updates.</p><p>• Support high-volume hiring demands while maintaining quality, timeliness, and consistent communication with stakeholders.</p><p><br></p><p>The position required a bachelor&#39;s degree in a related field and 3+ years of technical recruiting in the government sector. The position is 100% onsite and will require someone to live in the Knoxville/Oak Ridge or surrounding areas. For immediate consideration please contact Lisa Coker at 865-370-2084 to set up an interview</p>
  • 2026-04-29T00:00:00Z
Cost Accountant
  • Knoxville, TN
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 100000 - 115000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Robert Half is currently recruiting for a Cost Accountant to support manufacturing operations for our client in Knoxville, Tennessee through accurate cost reporting, financial analysis, and inventory-related accounting activities. This role will help maintain reliable product costing, evaluate performance against standards and budgets, and provide insights that support informed business decisions. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience in manufacturing accounting, strong analytical ability, and confidence working with ERP systems and Excel.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Develop, maintain, and review product cost data to ensure standard costs reflect current manufacturing conditions and business assumptions.</p><p>• Analyze manufacturing expenses, inventory movements, and production results to identify cost trends, performance gaps, and opportunities for improvement.</p><p>• Prepare recurring and ad hoc variance reporting, including explanations for differences between actual results, standards, and forecasts.</p><p>• Support the annual standard cost update process by validating inputs such as labor, materials, overhead, and bill of materials structures.</p><p>• Partner with operations, finance, and supply chain teams to improve cost visibility and strengthen budgeting and forecasting activities.</p><p>• Assist with annual physical inventory procedures, reconcile count results, and investigate inventory discrepancies to maintain accurate records.</p><p>• Perform roll-forward analyses and other account reconciliations to support month-end and year-end financial close activities.</p><p>• Use ERP platforms such as Dynamics AX or Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central to manage cost information and produce reliable financial reporting.</p><p><br></p><p>A Bachelor&#39;s Degree in accounting or finance is required with 3+ years or manufacturing cost experience. The position is 100% onsite and will require someone to live in the Knoxville and surrounding areas. For immediate consideration please contact Lisa Coker at 865-370-2084 to set up an interview</p>
  • 2026-04-30T00:00:00Z
Accounts Payable Manager
  • Knoxville, TN
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 90000 - 110000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Robert Half is currently recruiting for an Accounts Payable Manager to lead day-to-day payables operations for our client in Knoxville, Tennessee. This position is ideal for an accounting specialist who can strengthen invoice processing, payment execution, and issue resolution while maintaining accuracy and compliance. The role also supports process improvement initiatives and financial systems work, making it a strong fit for someone who combines operational oversight with technical capability.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct the full accounts payable cycle, from invoice intake and coding through payment release and record maintenance.</p><p>• Review invoices against supporting documentation and perform three-way matching to confirm accuracy before approval.</p><p>• Oversee check runs and ACH payments, ensuring vendors are paid on time and transactions are processed correctly.</p><p>• Investigate invoice variances, vendor questions, and payment discrepancies, then drive issues to resolution efficiently.</p><p>• Manage and improve automated billing and payable workflows to increase efficiency and reduce manual processing.</p><p>• Support financial system projects, including implementation activities and enhancements involving Dynamics AX and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.</p><p>• Monitor invoice coding practices and maintain strong internal controls to support accurate general ledger reporting.</p><p>• Use Microsoft Excel to analyze payables data, track outstanding items, and prepare operational reporting for leadership.</p><p><br></p><p>A bachelor&#39;s degree in accounting is preferred with 3+ years of management experience. The position is 100% onsite and will require someone to live in the Knoxville and surrounding areas. For immediate consideration please contact Lisa Coker at 865-370-2084 to set up an interview</p>
  • 2026-04-20T00:00:00Z
Sr. Software Engineer
  • Knoxville, TN
  • remote
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 0 - 0 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Robert Half is hiring! We are looking for an experienced Sr. Software Engineer to join a growing team in the Southeast. In this role, you will build modern software solutions across backend services, APIs, and user-facing applications while contributing to cloud-based architecture and system reliability. The ideal candidate brings strong full-stack development experience, enjoys solving complex technical challenges, and works effectively with cross-functional partners to deliver secure, scalable products.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Create, enhance, and support scalable backend applications using Python frameworks or Node.js technologies.</p><p>• Develop and maintain API solutions for web platforms, including services built with REST and GraphQL patterns.</p><p>• Build responsive front-end features with React and connect them effectively to backend systems.</p><p>• Design cloud-based application architectures and manage deployments across services such as compute, storage, serverless, and databases.</p><p>• Engineer microservices and distributed application components that support scalability and long-term maintainability.</p><p>• Improve system efficiency by tuning application performance, refining database interactions, and managing cloud resource usage.</p><p>• Apply secure development practices by implementing authentication, authorization, and other application security controls.</p><p>• Support automated delivery workflows and container-based deployment processes using Docker and CI/CD tools.</p><p>• Partner with product, design, and DevOps teams to deliver technical solutions aligned with business and user needs.</p><p>• Investigate production issues, monitor application health, and resolve incidents in cloud-hosted environments.</p>
  • 2026-05-06T00:00:00Z
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Engineer
  • Knoxville, TN
  • remote
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 0 - 0 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Robert Half is hiring! We are looking for an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Engineer to create and deliver intelligent capabilities that strengthen a SaaS product within the finance consulting space. This position partners with product, data, and engineering teams to turn business needs into practical AI and machine learning solutions. The ideal candidate brings strong hands-on experience with production ML systems, a thoughtful approach to scalable architecture, and a focus on building features that improve user outcomes and operational efficiency.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>The best candidate for this role is someone that is still a hands on coder. We are looking for back end software engineers that also have skills and a passion for AI. </strong></p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Create and launch AI and machine learning solutions that support product functionality, workflow automation, and data-driven decision-making across the platform.</p><p>• Build end-to-end ML workflows that cover data preparation, feature development, model training, validation, deployment, and ongoing performance oversight.</p><p>• Collaborate with product managers, software engineers, and data professionals to identify high-impact use cases for intelligent automation and advanced analytics.</p><p>• Develop generative AI applications such as content summarization, recommendation engines, classification tools, and agent-based experiences while balancing response speed, quality, and operating cost.</p><p>• Connect trained models to cloud-based production environments through APIs, service-oriented components, and containerized deployment patterns.</p><p>• Assess external AI platforms, libraries, and vendor solutions to determine their value for product enhancement and engineering productivity.</p><p>• Apply responsible AI practices by supporting model stability, bias awareness, data privacy, and security expectations throughout the development lifecycle.</p><p>• Maintain clear technical documentation, structured experiment records, and repeatable development processes that support transparency and collaboration.</p><p>• Track emerging trends in machine learning, large language models, and SaaS engineering to recommend improvements to tools, architecture, and delivery methods.</p>
  • 2026-05-06T00:00:00Z
Staff Accountant
  • Concord, TN
  • onsite
  • Temporary to Hire
  • 27 - 38 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join a respected organization. This contract position with the potential to become permanent offers the opportunity to contribute across core accounting functions, including payables, receivables, reconciliations, and payroll support, while working primarily on site with some remote flexibility. The ideal candidate brings strong experience with financial accuracy, vendor invoice processing, and general ledger activity, along with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Review and process vendor invoices accurately, ensuring expenses are assigned to the appropriate general ledger accounts.<br>• Oversee accounts receivable activity, including payment tracking, credit-related transactions, and follow-up on outstanding balances.<br>• Prepare and issue payments through approved methods while maintaining compliance with internal accounting procedures.<br>• Reconcile account balances and investigate discrepancies to support accurate month-end and ongoing financial reporting.<br>• Record journal entries and maintain organized accounting documentation within the company’s chart of accounts.<br>• Use Microsoft NAV, Dynamics, and Excel to manage daily accounting workflows and support efficient transaction processing.<br>• Partner with the Accounting Manager on payroll-related activities, invoice reviews, and other departmental priorities.<br>• Assist with purchase order matching, vendor compliance activities, and special projects that support the broader finance team.
  • 2026-05-15T00:00:00Z