Accountant
Robert Half · Chattanooga, TN · 5 days ago
On-siteAccountingTemporary
Responsibilities
- Process vendor invoices, review payment details for accuracy, and help ensure disbursements are completed on schedule.
- Maintain accounts receivable records by tracking incoming payments, resolving discrepancies, and supporting collection follow-up as needed.
- Prepare and post journal entries to keep financial data complete, organized, and aligned with accounting standards.
- Reconcile bank activity and investigate variances to support accurate cash reporting and account balances.
- Absorb general ledger maintenance, including reviewing transactions and supporting month-end close activities.
- Analyze financial records to identify inconsistencies and work with internal stakeholders to correct issues promptly.
- Compile supporting documentation for audits, reporting requests, and routine accounting reviews.
- Contribute to ongoing accounting process improvements and support operational changes when assigned.
Requirements
- Experience handling accounts payable, including invoice processing and payment coordination.
- Working knowledge of accounts receivable functions, cash application, and account follow-up.
- Strong understanding of general ledger activity and journal entry preparation.
- Proven ability to complete bank reconciliations accurately and on time.
- High level of accuracy, organization, and attention to detail in financial recordkeeping.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced accounting environment.
- Proficiency with standard accounting systems and spreadsheet tools used for financial analysis and reporting.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, solid reconciliation experience, and the ability to work effectively in a deadline-driven environment.
Skills
- Accounts Payable
- Accounts Receivable
- General Ledger
- Bank Reconciliation
- Financial Analysis
- Document Management
- Deadline Management
Benefits
- Medical Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- 401(k) Plan
Pay
Compensation is commensurate with experience.
Schedule
This is a contract position.