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11 results for Accounts Payable Specialist in Murfreesboro, TN

Accounts Payable Manager
  • Brentwood, TN
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 40 - 50 USD / Hourly
  • <p>Our client is seeking a seasoned <strong>Accounts Payable Manager</strong> to step into an interim leadership role supporting a high-volume, fast-paced environment. This position calls for a hands-on professional who can effectively lead day-to-day AP functions, support a small team, and maintain strong vendor relationships while ensuring accuracy and timeliness under tight deadlines.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Supervise and provide day-to-day direction for a team of two Accounts Payable Clerks</li><li>Serve as a key escalation point for vendor inquiries, resolving issues quickly and maintaining professional relationships</li><li>Oversee AP payment processing, including execution of payment runs and adherence to internal controls</li><li>Act as the primary liaison for Accounts Payable across internal departments and operational stakeholders</li><li>Handle complex vendor situations, including account reconciliations and resolution of outstanding balances</li><li>Contribute directly to invoice processing and data entry when needed to support workflow demands</li><li>Assist with month-end close activities, including AP-related reconciliations and reporting</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-05-06T00:00:00Z
Accounts Payable Director
  • Franklin, TN
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 120000 - 130000 USD / Yearly
  • <p><strong>Position Overview</strong></p><p>A growing, multi-state organization is seeking a <strong>Director of Accounts Payable &amp; Cash Disbursements</strong> to lead and scale the AP function. This role oversees the <strong>full accounts payable lifecycle</strong>, including vendor administration, invoice processing, cash disbursements, internal controls, and team leadership.</p><p>This is a high-impact position supporting ongoing operational changes and an upcoming <strong>ERP transition to SAP S/4HANA</strong>. The Director will help stabilize processes, implement best practices, and build a high-performing AP organization.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong>AP &amp; Disbursements Leadership</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee end-to-end AP operations, including invoice processing, approvals, and payments (ACH, wire, check)</li><li>Ensure timely and accurate disbursements aligned with company policies and cash flow</li><li>Partner with finance to support cash forecasting and working capital management</li></ul><p><strong>Vendor Management &amp; Compliance</strong></p><ul><li>Manage vendor master data governance, onboarding, and controls</li><li>Oversee <strong>1099 reporting, TIN validation, and compliance</strong></li><li>Maintain strong internal controls and audit readiness</li></ul><p><strong>Process Improvement &amp; Controls</strong></p><ul><li>Develop and standardize <strong>SOPs and internal controls</strong> across AP</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce errors</li><li>Track and report on KPIs (cycle time, on-time payments, exception rates)</li></ul><p><strong>Team Leadership</strong></p><ul><li>Lead a team of ~25–30 employees, including 2 direct managers</li><li>Drive accountability, training, and development</li><li>Promote a culture of accuracy, efficiency, and continuous improvement</li></ul><p><strong>Systems &amp; Transformation</strong></p><ul><li>Support an upcoming <strong>SAP S/4HANA implementation</strong></li><li>Align AP processes with future-state system requirements</li><li>Enhance reporting and visibility through existing systems</li></ul><p><strong>Cross-Functional Collaboration</strong></p><ul><li>Partner with Procurement, Operations, and Finance to ensure workflow alignment</li><li>Support organizational transitions and centralization efforts</li></ul><p><strong>Preferred</strong></p><ul><li>Experience in <strong>distribution, logistics, or multi-site environments</strong></li><li>Background in <strong>shared services or system implementations</strong></li></ul><p><strong>Why This Role</strong></p><ul><li>Opportunity to <strong>build and optimize a critical finance function</strong></li><li>High visibility with leadership</li><li>Key role in a period of <strong>growth and systems transformation</strong></li></ul>
  • 2026-05-13T00:00:00Z
Payroll Specialist
  • Franklin, TN
  • remote
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 30.875 - 35.75 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to support complex payroll operations for a large workforce in Franklin, Tennessee. This Long-term Contract position focuses on accurate payroll processing across U.S. jurisdictions, with added responsibility for union construction payroll, certified payroll reporting, Canadian payroll support, and workers’ compensation coordination. The ideal candidate brings strong technical payroll knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to manage detailed compliance requirements in a fast-paced environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage end-to-end payroll processing for a high-volume employee population, ensuring timely and accurate payment across multiple states.<br>• Administer specialized union construction payroll covering multiple trades and a wide range of collective bargaining agreements with distinct pay rules and reciprocity considerations.<br>• Calculate, track, and remit union-related obligations, including dues and benefit contributions such as retirement, health and welfare, and vacation funds based on applicable agreement terms.<br>• Prepare and submit certified payroll reports for client projects and government-related work, maintaining compliance with required wage, hour, and payment documentation standards.<br>• Support external reviews and audits connected to union funds, certified payroll activity, and project-specific payroll records by organizing documentation and responding to inquiries.<br>• Assist with Canadian payroll activities, including payroll processing considerations tied to federal and provincial requirements and related statutory deductions.<br>• Partner with internal stakeholders to maintain accurate workers’ compensation cost allocation, support annual estimates and true-up activity, and help ensure payroll charges align with job-level reporting.<br>• Use ADP Workforce Now and other payroll tools to maintain employee payroll data, validate earnings and deductions, and resolve discrepancies efficiently.
  • 2026-05-18T00:00:00Z
Accounts Receivable Clerk
  • Murfreesboro, TN
  • onsite
  • Temporary to Hire
  • 21.85 - 25.3 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Clerk to join a customer services organization in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This contract opportunity is ideal for someone with a solid foundation in receivables who can manage payment activity accurately while supporting timely collections and account balancing. The person in this role will help maintain healthy cash flow by handling billing support, posting payments, and resolving discrepancies with close attention to detail.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process incoming payments and apply cash accurately to customer accounts to keep records current and organized.<br>• Monitor open balances, follow up with commercial clients on past-due invoices, and support collection efforts effectively.<br>• Assist with billing-related activities to help ensure invoices are issued correctly and payment issues are addressed promptly.<br>• Reconcile credit card activity, daily cash receipts, and account transactions to confirm financial information is complete and accurate.<br>• Review account discrepancies, research payment variances, and work with internal teams to resolve outstanding issues efficiently.<br>• Prepare and support check run activities while maintaining proper documentation for audit and tracking purposes.<br>• Maintain detailed receivable records and contribute to routine account reconciliations to support month-end accuracy.
  • 2026-05-18T00:00:00Z
Staff Accountant
  • Nashville, TN
  • onsite
  • Temporary to Hire
  • 26.125 - 30.25 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join a growing team in Nashville, Tennessee in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This role is well suited for an accounting specialist with at least three years of experience who can manage day-to-day financial activities while supporting accurate reporting and compliance. The ideal candidate brings a strong background in construction accounting, tax-related processes, and month-end close support in a fast-paced environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions with a high level of accuracy while providing broad accounting support across daily operations.<br>• Maintain job cost records and analyze project-related financial activity to help ensure accurate tracking of construction expenses.<br>• Prepare and post journal entries to the general ledger in support of routine accounting functions and financial reporting.<br>• Assist with fixed asset accounting, including record maintenance, updates, and supporting documentation.<br>• Contribute to month-end close activities by preparing adjustments, entering journal entries, and helping reconcile key accounts.<br>• Support corporate and sales tax activities by organizing financial information needed for filings and related reporting.<br>• Review accounting data for completeness and accuracy, identifying discrepancies and resolving issues in a timely manner.
  • 2026-05-01T00:00:00Z
Accounting Manager - Billing
  • Brentwood, TN
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 48 - 60 USD / Hourly
  • <p>Our dynamic client is looking for an experienced <strong>Accounting Manager - Billing</strong> to join a <strong>hybrid </strong>team in <strong>Brentwood</strong>, Tennessee on a <strong>Contract </strong>basis. This role will provide interim leadership for billing and accounts receivable activities, with a strong emphasis on revenue accuracy, month-end close, and operational support in a high-volume environment. The ideal candidate will bring strong accounting knowledge, leadership capability, and the ability to improve processes while partnering effectively across functions.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Guide and support a five-person team responsible for <strong>billing and accounts receivable </strong>operations, ensuring priorities are clear and work is completed accurately.</p><p>• Direct complex, high-volume invoicing activities tied to long-term housing-related programs while maintaining consistency and timeliness.</p><p>• Oversee revenue-related accounting, including deferred balances and associated expense treatment, to support accurate financial reporting.</p><p>• <strong>Manage month-end close tasks </strong>connected to billing, receivables, and revenue accounts, including review of entries and reconciliations.</p><p>• Collaborate with operational and project stakeholders to confirm billing details, resolve questions, and align financial outcomes with business activity.</p><p>• Analyze workflow inefficiencies, strengthen procedures, and introduce improvements that reduce manual errors and increase productivity.</p><p>• Investigate billing exceptions, correct discrepancies, and maintain reliable internal controls across the order-to-cash process.</p><p>• Assist with audit requests and uphold compliance with applicable accounting guidance and internal financial policies.</p><p>• Prepare and communicate reporting on billing activity, aging trends, and revenue performance to support business decision-making.</p>
  • 2026-05-20T00:00:00Z
Tax Payroll Associate
  • Franklin, TN
  • onsite
  • Temporary to Hire
  • 28.5 - 33 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an experienced Tax Payroll Associate to join an apparel manufacturing organization in Franklin, Tennessee in a contract capacity with the potential for a permanent role. This position supports end-to-end payroll operations and payroll tax activities, with a strong focus on accuracy, compliance, and timely processing across multiple entities. The ideal candidate brings solid full-cycle payroll experience, advanced Excel skills, and the ability to manage detailed financial data while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Administer full-cycle payroll for designated business entities, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on schedule.<br>• Review and confirm payroll updates such as compensation changes, bonus payments, deductions, tax elections, direct deposit revisions, and equity-related items before processing.<br>• Maintain payroll procedures and provide cross-coverage support for team members during absences across payroll platforms.<br>• Assist with documenting workflows and contribute to payroll system enhancements, implementations, or process optimization efforts.<br>• Partner with leadership to manage payroll-related general ledger mappings, investigate coding discrepancies, and support necessary corrections.<br>• Perform payroll cash balancing activities, reconciliations, and audits of new employee setup to verify proper pay and tax configuration.<br>• Support recurring tax activities, including monthly sales tax reporting, quarterly unemployment filings, and local tax reconciliations tied to employee work jurisdictions.<br>• Contribute to year-end payroll tax processes by assisting with W-2 review, validating withholdings and payments, tracking federal tax deposits, and responding to routine employee payroll and tax questions.
  • 2026-05-18T00:00:00Z
Senior Accountant
  • Franklin, TN
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 90000 - 105000 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for a Senior Accountant to join our team in Franklin, Tennessee. This position plays an important role in payroll and benefits accounting, workers’ compensation reporting, and monthly close support for selected plant operations. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical ability, a detail-oriented mindset, and the confidence to work across finance, HR, payroll, and operations in a multi-entity environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage monthly accounting activities tied to payroll, incentive compensation, and employee benefit programs, including accruals, adjustments, and period-end true-ups.<br>• Prepare and support reconciliations for payroll-related balance sheet accounts, ensuring all entries are accurate, timely, and fully documented.<br>• Work closely with HR and payroll teams to review tax reporting, deductions, garnishments, and multi-state payroll matters, resolving variances as they arise.<br>• Produce quarterly analysis of payroll expense trends and explain notable fluctuations to finance leadership.<br>• Reconcile retirement plan activity, including employee contributions, loan repayments, and company match funding.<br>• Review benefit and payroll vendor invoices, assign costs appropriately, and allocate expenses across plants and cost centers.<br>• Support plant close activities by preparing journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations related to utilities, payroll, bonuses, and other operating costs.<br>• Maintain workers’ compensation accruals and claim-related reserves, reconcile balances to third-party data, and analyze trends that may affect future premium costs.<br>• Strengthen close processes through improved controls, standardized documentation, and automation initiatives that reduce manual effort and increase consistency.<br>• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders and provide guidance to less experienced accounting or plant support staff when needed.
  • 2026-05-12T00:00:00Z
Senior Accountant
  • Brentwood, TN
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 80000 - 95000 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for a Senior Accountant to support core accounting activities and help strengthen financial operations in Brentwood, Tennessee. This position plays a key role in maintaining accurate records, supporting month-end and year-end close activities, and providing analysis that helps the organization make sound financial decisions. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, a process-improvement mindset, and the ability to work effectively across departments in a dynamic environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee daily accounting activity by ensuring transactions related to payables, receivables, payroll, cash receipts, and corporate card usage are recorded accurately and on time.<br>• Prepare monthly journal entries and complete balance sheet reconciliations while maintaining reliable supporting schedules for the general ledger.<br>• Apply appropriate accounting treatment to revenue and expenses to support accurate financial reporting and period close activities.<br>• Track cash positions, perform bank reconciliations, and contribute to cash flow forecasting and reporting for leadership review.<br>• Partner with colleagues across departments to investigate and resolve invoicing, billing, and payment discrepancies efficiently.<br>• Support year-end close procedures and provide documentation, analysis, and assistance during external audit activities.<br>• Review accounting workflows to identify inefficiencies and recommend practical improvements that enhance accuracy and productivity through better use of technology.<br>• Create and maintain clear accounting procedures and documentation to promote consistency, compliance, and operational continuity.<br>• Balance multiple deadlines and shifting priorities while delivering dependable accounting support aligned with business needs.
  • 2026-05-07T00:00:00Z
Senior Accountant
  • Nashville, TN
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 0 - 0 USD / Yearly
  • <p><strong>Position Overview</strong></p><p>Robert Half is seeking a highly skilled Fulltime Consultant to join our team with hands-on experience in Microsoft Dynamics 365 to support finance transformation, system optimization, and day-to-day accounting and reporting functions. This individual will partner closely with finance leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to improve processes, enhance system utilization, and deliver actionable financial insights.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong>Finance &amp; Accounting Operations</strong></p><ul><li>Support core accounting functions including month-end close, account reconciliations, and financial reporting</li><li>Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis</li><li>Ensure data integrity and accuracy within financial systems</li><li>Partner with FP&amp;A and controllership teams to deliver timely and actionable insights</li></ul><p><strong>Dynamics 365 System Expertise</strong></p><ul><li>Serve as a functional resource for Microsoft Dynamics 365 (Finance &amp; Operations or Business Central)</li><li>Support system configuration, troubleshooting, and user support</li><li>Assist in system implementations, upgrades, and integrations</li><li>Collaborate with IT and business stakeholders to optimize workflows and reporting capabilities</li><li>Develop and maintain reports and dashboards using D365 and integrated tools (e.g., Power BI)</li></ul><p><strong>Process Improvement &amp; Transformation</strong></p><ul><li>Identify opportunities to streamline financial processes and improve system efficiency</li><li>Drive standardization and documentation of key finance processes</li><li>Support automation initiatives and system enhancements</li><li>Assist with cross-functional projects related to ERP transformation or finance modernization</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p>
  • 2026-05-20T00:00:00Z
Accounting Manager
  • Brentwood, TN
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 50 - 60 USD / Hourly
  • <p>Our client is seeking an experienced <strong>Accounting Manager</strong> to join a hybrid team in <strong>Brentwood, Tennessee</strong> on an <strong>interim/contract basis</strong>. This role will provide leadership across core accounting operations, supporting month-end close, financial reporting, and process improvements in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will bring a strong technical foundation, proven leadership experience, and the ability to operate both strategically and hands-on when needed.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Lead and support day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger, account reconciliations, and close activities, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.</p><p>• Manage the month-end and period-end close process, including review of journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and variance analysis.</p><p>• Oversee revenue-related accounting, including recognition, deferrals, and related adjustments, ensuring alignment with applicable accounting standards.</p><p>• Partner cross-functionally with finance, operations, and business teams to ensure accurate financial data and support business initiatives.</p><p>• Review and analyze financial results, identifying trends, discrepancies, and opportunities for improved reporting and decision-making.</p><p>• Evaluate existing accounting processes and internal controls, recommending and implementing improvements to drive efficiency and reduce risk.</p><p>• Provide guidance and oversight to accounting staff, assisting with problem resolution, prioritization of work, and overall team performance.</p><p>• Support audit activities by preparing schedules, responding to requests, and maintaining organized documentation.</p><p>• Assist with system utilization and optimization, including identifying ways to leverage ERP functionality to streamline accounting workflows.</p><p>• Prepare internal reporting and support ad hoc analysis as needed by leadership.</p>
  • 2026-05-13T00:00:00Z