Staff Accountant

We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join our team in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to core accounting activities while partnering closely with the Controller on daily financial operations and month-end objectives. The ideal candidate brings a strong accounting foundation, a careful eye for accuracy, and the flexibility to support multiple processes across payables, receivables, payroll, and reporting.

Responsibilities:
• Partner with the Controller to manage routine accounting tasks and help keep daily financial operations running smoothly.
• Process vendor invoices and customer transactions while maintaining accurate accounts payable and accounts receivable records.
• Review payroll data, reconcile payroll-related activity, and prepare supporting entries for a workforce of up to 65 employees.
• Assist with month-end close by completing reconciliations, preparing journal entries, and supporting financial analysis.
• Maintain the general ledger with a high degree of accuracy and ensure accounting documentation is complete and well organized.
• Work within Microsoft-based accounting environments, including supporting the shift to Microsoft 365 Enterprise as part of ongoing operations.
• Learn new systems efficiently and provide guidance to team members as needed during process and platform updates.
• Deliver additional accounting and analytical support requested by leadership to meet departmental priorities.

Qualifications:

• At least 2 years of experience in a Staff Accountant or similar accounting position.

• Practical knowledge of general ledger activity, journal entries, and month-end close procedures.

• Hands-on experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll reconciliation.

• Familiarity with payroll systems such as ADP and strong spreadsheet skills in Microsoft Excel.

• Experience with accounting platforms such as Microsoft NAV; exposure to Microsoft 365 Enterprise is preferred.

• Ability to adapt quickly to new tools, processes, and changing business needs.

• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

FOR IMMEDIDATE CONSIDERATION PLEASE CONTACT: KELLY FELLOWS 865-370-2219 OR BRADY HAWKINS 865-370-2206

Compensation

$25.00-$28.00 Hourly

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