Staff Accountant

Immediate Start | Growing Manufacturing Company

We are seeking a Staff Accountant for an immediate opening with a growing manufacturing company. This role is ideal for an accounting professional who brings a strong foundation in accounting theory, understands the importance of accurate financial data, and is comfortable wearing multiple hats in a small-company environment. **This is an in-office position in Chattanooga, Tennessee**

Position Overview

The Staff Accountant will support day-to-day accounting operations, financial reporting, payroll, and other accounting and operations responsibilities. This position requires someone who understands the details behind debits, credits, GAAP, and proper posting activity, and who can help ensure accurate reporting and sound accounting processes. Manufacturing experience is strongly preferred, as this role will support a business with industry-specific accounting needs.

This is a great opportunity for someone who is resourceful, detail-oriented, and willing to step in where needed while helping a growing organization strengthen its accounting function.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform general staff accounting duties, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and maintaining the general ledger
• Prepare and assist with financial reports, reporting packages, and evaluations
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of accounting data and financial information
• Apply solid knowledge of debits, credits, GAAP, and accounting theory to daily transactions and month-end activities
• Support payroll processing and maintain strict confidentiality with all payroll-related information
• Assist with software-related accounting processes and help support decisions involving system interfacing and financial data flow
• Review transactions for proper coding and posting accuracy
• Help identify issues, research answers, and resolve accounting questions independently
• Provide support for basic office management tasks, including ordering and managing office supplies
• Contribute in a hands-on way within a small team environment where flexibility is important

Please complete an application and call (423) 237-7921 for IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION!

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field preferred
• Prior experience as a Staff Accountant
• Manufacturing accounting experience preferred
• Strong understanding of accounting theory, GAAP, debits/credits, and financial reporting
• Experience with payroll processing and a proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• Ability to produce accurate work and maintain strong attention to detail
• Comfortable working with accounting systems and supporting software/process improvements
• Resourceful and able to research issues and find answers independently
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work effectively in a growing business environment

**All candidates must undergo drug and background screening for consideration

Compensation

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