Sr. Accountant

We are looking for senior accountant to support an organization in Chattanooga, Tennessee through a long-term contract assignment. This position will play a key role in daily accounting operations, with a strong emphasis on accounts receivable activity, cash application, and accurate financial recordkeeping. The ideal candidate will also provide guidance to two team members while helping maintain efficient workflows in a high-volume environment.

Responsibilities:

• Lead day-to-day accounting activities with a strong focus on accounts receivable processing and cash application accuracy.
• Supervise and support two accounting staff members, helping prioritize work and maintain consistent performance.
• Prepare journal entries and maintain general ledger records to ensure financial data is complete and accurate.
• Perform account reconciliations and bank reconciliations to identify discrepancies and resolve issues promptly.
• Contribute to month-end close activities by reviewing balances, posting adjustments, and meeting reporting deadlines.
• Manage high-volume transaction processing while maintaining attention to detail and compliance with internal controls.
• Assist with employee training related to new system workflows and provide ongoing process support as needed.
• BA/BS in Accounting, CPA credentials are desired
• Minimum 5-7 years of overall general accounting experience
• Experience with ERP systems
• Highly organized and self-motivated
• Demonstrated skills in interacting effectively, both verbally and in writing, with functional managers
• Strong familiarity with Accounts Receivable (AR)
• Knowledge of cash applications
• Adeptness in Payments Reconciliation
• Comprehensive knowledge of account reconciliation
• Foundational knowledge in asset management
• Proficient at analyzing financial data and promptly creating accurate reports
• Financial reporting systems proficiency
• Ability to prioritize work and balance multiple projects and deadlines
• Ability to work well in matrix organization and dealing with ambiguity

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