<p>Robert Half is currently recruiting for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our client's team in Knoxville, Tennessee. In this role, you will play a vital part in maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and supporting the organization’s overall financial operations. This position is ideal for someone with a strong background in accounting who thrives in a collaborative and fast-paced environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Prepare and post journal entries to maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records.</p><p>• Manage and reconcile general ledger accounts to ensure accuracy and compliance.</p><p>• Process accounts payable transactions, including vendor payments and invoice verification.</p><p>• Handle month-end close procedures, ensuring all financial data is finalized and reported.</p><p>• Perform bank reconciliations and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.</p><p>• Conduct credit card and account reconciliations to maintain financial integrity.</p><p>• Track and manage fixed assets, including depreciation schedules and related accounting tasks.</p><p>• Prepare bank deposits and maintain accurate records of all transactions.</p><p>• Utilize Sage Intacct and Microsoft Excel to streamline accounting processes and generate reports.</p><p><br></p><p>The position requires a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance. The position is 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>
We are looking for a skilled and detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our team on a contract basis in Knoxville, Tennessee. In this role, you will play a key part in supporting the financial operations of a leading commercial real estate organization. This is an onsite position where you will contribute to maintaining accurate financial records and assist with database clean-up projects.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Collaborate with the accounting team to support daily financial operations and special projects.<br>• Perform a comprehensive clean-up of financial and accounting databases to ensure data accuracy and consistency.<br>• Reconcile daily cash balances and ensure proper documentation.<br>• Record journal entries and assist in maintaining the general ledger.<br>• Process and code invoices while ensuring compliance with company policies.<br>• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions efficiently.<br>• Conduct data analysis and prepare reports using Microsoft Excel.<br>• Support various accounting tasks and projects as needed to meet organizational goals.
<p>This search is being conducted by Steve Spinello.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Cost Accountant – Multi-Entity (Standard Cost Environment)</strong></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Chattanooga, Knoxville, Nashville, or Athens, TN (Hybrid work flexibility)</p><p>Are you a cost accounting expert eager for your next challenge in a high-growth, multi-entity setting? Ready to drive meaningful impact—beyond the spreadsheets—at a company where your analytical prowess powers smarter, leaner, and more profitable operations?</p><p><strong>Here’s Your Opportunity:</strong> Join a dynamic team supporting multiple thriving business entities across Tennessee. This is your chance to wield your expertise in a standard cost environment and collaborate with top-tier leaders who value your voice as much as your skills.</p><p><strong>What You’ll Own:</strong></p><ul><li>Command the standard cost system—lead BOM set-up, cost roll-ups, and on-the-ground costing accuracy.</li><li>Dive into deep-dish variance analyses—material, labor, and overhead—pinpointing root causes and delivering game-changing insights to leadership.</li><li>Inspect every penny: Review landed costs (freight, duties, handling) to ensure flawless product costing.</li><li>Conduct time studies and labor analyses to uncover efficiencies and exact labor costing.</li><li>Team up across operations, engineering, and supply chain to keep cost data airtight and in-sync.</li><li>Spearhead month-end and year-end closings for inventory and cost of goods sold.</li><li>Reconcile inventory and cost accounts, resolve discrepancies, and champion corrective strategies.</li><li>Produce powerful financial reports and present them directly to management.</li><li>Be audit-ready—supporting on inventory and costing.</li><li>Ignite and lead continuous improvement projects to fuel cost savings and profitability.</li></ul><p><strong>Why You’ll Love This Role:</strong></p><ul><li>Location flexibility—enjoy the vibrant cities of Chattanooga, Knoxville, Nashville, or Athens, TN.</li><li>Direct exposure to leadership and multiple business units—a role with real influence and high visibility.</li><li>Boost your career as you power up financial efficiency across a forward-thinking organization.</li></ul><p>Ready to bring your expertise to a team where your work makes a difference across major Tennessee markets?</p><p><strong>Apply now to unlock your full potential and drive the business forward!</strong></p>