<p>Robert Half is currently recruiting for an experienced Payroll & Accounts Payable Manager to oversee payroll operations and payable processes for a large, multi-state workforce in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. This role is ideal for a hands-on leader who can strengthen accuracy, improve workflow efficiency, and support compliance within a federal government environment. The position requires someone who is comfortable working across systems, analyzing financial activity, and helping establish effective procedures that support day-to-day operations.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct end-to-end payroll processing for more than 500 employees across multiple states, ensuring timely and accurate pay administration.</p><p>• Manage accounts payable activities, including invoice review, coding, approvals, and payment coordination in alignment with internal controls.</p><p>• Use Deltek Costpoint and Concur to support payroll, expense, and payable functions while maintaining reliable financial records.</p><p>• Reconcile payroll and accounts payable transactions, investigate discrepancies, and resolve issues with a high degree of accuracy.</p><p>• Develop and refine policies, procedures, and automated workflows to improve consistency, efficiency, and compliance.</p><p>• Partner with internal teams to support system integration efforts and help optimize financial and payroll processes.</p><p>• Prepare KPI and operational reports that provide visibility into payroll performance, payable trends, and process effectiveness.</p><p>• Ensure payroll and accounts payable activities meet company standards and applicable requirements within a federal government setting.</p><p><br></p><p>The position will require a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance along with 3+ years of experience in the government sector. 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>
We are looking for an experienced accounting leader to step into a Contract position supporting shared services operations in Loudon, Tennessee. This interim role will guide accounts payable and accounts receivable activities, help maintain steady day-to-day performance, and strengthen service quality during a time of business growth. The position offers the opportunity to lead a high-volume transactional environment, improve workflows, and partner across teams to support accurate, controlled, and efficient financial operations.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct daily shared services activities with oversight of accounts payable and accounts receivable functions serving multiple business lines.<br>• Ensure supplier payments, customer billing, cash application, reconciliations, and related transactions are completed accurately and on schedule.<br>• Supervise automated payable workflows, review system exceptions, monitor process performance, and identify additional opportunities to increase efficiency through automation.<br>• Establish and evaluate operational metrics to measure team output, highlight trends, and support resource planning and continuous improvement.<br>• Review and authorize critical transaction activity such as payment batches, wire releases, vendor invoices, and customer or dealer billing in alignment with internal controls.<br>• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to streamline processes, standardize workflows, and implement practical improvements that enhance service delivery.<br>• Serve as the escalation point for complex supplier, customer, and dealer issues, resolving transactional concerns with professionalism and urgency.<br>• Support audit readiness by maintaining documentation, reinforcing financial controls, and coordinating responses for internal and external audit requests.<br>• Lead, mentor, and develop team members through coaching, performance feedback, cross-training, and succession planning.<br>• Contribute to special initiatives, including system or process enhancement efforts, policy updates, and other priorities tied to the organization’s transition period.
<p>Robert Half is currently recruiting for an Accounting Manager to lead core accounting operations and maintain accurate financial reporting for our client in the Knoxville, Tennessee area. This role is responsible for overseeing close activities, strengthening controls across daily transactions, and ensuring account activity is recorded and reconciled with precision. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to support both routine reporting needs and broader planning efforts.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct the monthly and year-end close process, ensuring deadlines are met and financial data is complete and accurate.</p><p>• Manage general ledger activity, including the review and approval of journal entries and supporting documentation.</p><p>• Oversee reconciliations for bank accounts and balance sheet accounts, resolving discrepancies in a timely manner.</p><p>• Supervise accounts payable and accounts receivable workflows to promote accurate processing and effective cash management.</p><p>• Prepare internal financial reports and assist with external audit requests by organizing records and responding to inquiries.</p><p>• Support budgeting and forecasting activities by analyzing results, identifying trends, and contributing to financial planning.</p><p>• Monitor accounting procedures and recommend improvements that enhance efficiency, consistency, and compliance.</p><p>• Utilize Sage 50 and other accounting tools to maintain records, generate reports, and support daily financial operations.</p><p><br></p><p>A bachelor's degree in accounting or finance is required. 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>