Accountant - Accounts Receivable

About the role

We're seeking an Accounts Receivable Accountant to support the full AR cycle, including reconciliations, journal entries, cash applications, and month-end close. This role is ideal for someone with a strong accounting foundation who enjoys working in a fast-paced, process-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile cash, AR, chargeback, bank, and general ledger accounts.
• Research and resolve account discrepancies and outstanding items.
• Prepare journal entries and assist with month-end close.
• Process and review settlements and related payments.
• Maintain accurate records in compliance with GAAP and SOX requirements.
• Assist with financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Partner with internal teams to resolve billing and receivable issues.
• Support process improvements and ensure deadlines are met.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 1+ year of accounting experience preferred, ideally with AR and GL exposure.
• Experience with account reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end close.
• Strong understanding of GAAP accounting principles.
• Intermediate Excel skills, including pivot tables.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Preferred:

• Experience with Infor FSM, SAP, Oracle, or similar ERP systems.
• Familiarity with SOX compliance.
• Experience with financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Audit exposure and process improvement experience are a plus.

Work Environment

Professional office setting with onsite amenities, including a cafeteria and gym. The team operates in a fast-paced environment with opportunities to contribute to new projects and gain additional experience. Business casual attire.

Position Details

Contract to Hire position based in Knoxville, TN. Fully onsite. Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM. Application deadline: November 2, 2026.

Pay

$28.85 – $32.70 per hour. Individual compensation offered within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Benefits

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan (pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available)
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)