<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>
<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>
<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>
<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>
<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'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>
We are looking for an Accounting Assistant to support daily financial operations for a growing service organization in Knoxville, Tennessee. This contract position with permanent potential is well suited for someone who enjoys organized, detail-driven work and can contribute across invoice processing, payables, payroll, and transaction reconciliation. The role offers broad exposure to core accounting activities while partnering closely with the finance team to keep records accurate and current.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Enter and review a high volume of vendor invoices, ensuring information is recorded correctly and submitted on schedule.<br>• Support weekly accounts payable activities by matching documentation, coding expenses, and preparing items for payment processing.<br>• Assist with regular check runs by organizing payment details and helping maintain timely disbursements.<br>• Process weekly payroll for a small employee group of up to 25 individuals, verifying hours and maintaining accuracy.<br>• Record and reconcile company and credit card transactions to help keep financial data balanced and up to date.<br>• Maintain organized accounting records and documentation that support daily operations and reporting needs.<br>• Provide assistance with special accounting assignments and general administrative tasks related to finance operations.
<p>Robert Half is currently recruiting for an experienced Project Controller to join our client'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'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>
Robert Half is looking for a Human Resources Assistant who provides administrative and operational support to the HR department, ensuring efficient delivery of HR services across the organization. This role assists with recruitment, onboarding, employee records management, benefits administration, and compliance with company policies and employment laws. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and committed to maintaining confidentiality while supporting a positive employee experience. <br> Key Responsibilities Recruitment & Onboarding Assist in posting job openings, screening resumes, and scheduling interviews Coordinate candidate communications and interview logistics Support onboarding activities, including preparing offer letters, onboarding materials, and new permanent documentation Ensure completion and proper filing of employment eligibility and compliance forms Employee Records & Administration Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records (HRIS and physical files) Process employee status changes such as promotions, transfers, and terminations Prepare HR-related reports, letters, and documentation as needed Ensure data integrity and confidentiality of sensitive employee information Benefits & Payroll Support Assist with benefits enrollment and answer basic employee inquiries Support payroll processing by maintaining accurate attendance and leave records Coordinate with payroll/benefits providers to resolve issues Compliance & Policy Support Ensure HR practices comply with applicable labor laws and company policies Support audits and maintain required documentation Assist with policy updates and employee handbook distribution Employee Relations & Engagement Respond to routine employee inquiries and escalate complex issues as needed Assist in coordinating employee engagement initiatives, training sessions, and events
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.
<p>Robert Half is seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized <strong>Administrative Project Coordinator</strong> to support supply chain and distribution operations. This role plays a critical part in coordinating logistics, tracking project milestones, and ensuring smooth communication across warehouses, vendors, and internal teams. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment and has a strong interest in supply chain processes and operational efficiency.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Coordinate supply chain projects, ensuring timelines, deliverables, and logistics activities stay on track</li><li>Support daily distribution operations, including shipment scheduling, order tracking, and inventory coordination</li><li>Communicate with vendors, carriers, warehouse teams, and internal stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of goods</li><li>Maintain accurate records of shipments, inventory levels, and project documentation</li><li>Track and report key metrics such as delivery timelines, order accuracy, and inventory status</li><li>Assist with purchase orders, invoicing, and documentation for incoming and outgoing shipments</li><li>Identify process inefficiencies and support continuous improvement initiatives</li><li>Provide administrative support, including scheduling, reporting, and data entry</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p>
<p>Robert Half is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive <strong>Administrative Assistant</strong> to support daily office operations. This role is essential in ensuring the smooth and efficient functioning of the workplace while providing high-level administrative support to managers and team members.</p><p>Key Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Provide administrative support to ensure efficient operation of the office</li><li>Support managers and employees through a variety of organizational and communication tasks</li><li>Handle incoming and outgoing communications via phone and email professionally and promptly</li><li>Maintain accurate records and documentation</li><li>Coordinate schedules, meetings, and appointments as needed</li><li>Assist with general office duties, including data entry, filing, and correspondence</li><li>Ensure all administrative tasks are completed accurately, efficiently, and on time</li><li>Maintain a high level of confidentiality and professionalism</li></ul><p><br></p>
<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'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>
<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>
<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>
<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>
<p>The Systems Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and supporting enterprise infrastructure systems that ensure the availability, security, and performance of the organization’s technology environment. This role leads technical initiatives, supports critical business systems, and works independently to troubleshoot, maintain, and enhance server and application environments in alignment with organizational goals and regulatory requirements.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><p><strong>Technology Leadership & Project Ownership</strong></p><ul><li>Lead the implementation of new technologies and systems from evaluation through deployment.</li><li>Serve as the primary technical point of contact for assigned systems, including upgrades, vendor coordination, and lifecycle management.</li><li>Make independent decisions related to system architecture, implementation approaches, and remediation strategies using established change management (CAB) processes.</li></ul><p><strong>System Monitoring & Maintenance </strong></p><ul><li>Perform daily monitoring of servers, hardware, storage, applications, and system processes to ensure reliability and performance.</li><li>Review system and application logs, validate successful completion of scheduled jobs (e.g., backups), and take proactive action to prevent issues.</li><li>Independently manage backup systems, maintenance activities, and scheduled downtime communications.</li><li>Develop and maintain operating procedures to maximize system resiliency, productivity, and availability.</li></ul><p><strong>Troubleshooting & Vendor Collaboration </strong></p><ul><li>Diagnose and resolve Windows and application-level issues across enterprise systems.</li><li>Collaborate with internal teams and third-party vendors to test, troubleshoot, and deploy new or modified systems and applications.</li><li>Execute system commands, analyze results, and independently determine corrective actions to minimize downtime and improve performance.</li></ul><p><strong>Process Improvement & Documentation </strong></p><ul><li>Improve operational efficiency through scripting, automation, and documentation.</li><li>Contribute to ongoing improvements in system reliability, security, and support processes.</li></ul><p><strong>Hardware & Infrastructure Support </strong></p><ul><li>Install, document, and maintain physical and virtual infrastructure including servers, PCs, peripherals, VDI endpoints, and related equipment.</li><li>Coordinate hardware and software installations and provide backup support to other systems team members as needed.</li></ul>