Description We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Accountant to join a local company on a long-term contract basis in the Chattanooga area. This role involves managing critical accounting functions, ensuring compliance with financial standards, and supporting the organization's financial planning processes. If you have a strong background in accounting and a keen eye for detail, we encourage you to apply. Responsibilities: • Prepare and review financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant standards. • Analyze financial data to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for efficiency or improvement. • Manage and execute month-end and year-end closing processes to ensure timely and accurate reporting. • Reconcile general ledger accounts and verify all entries are complete and correct. • Prepare and adjust journal entries, including accruals, as needed for accurate financial reporting. • Oversee payroll entries, accounts payable, and accounts receivable transactions to maintain proper documentation and accuracy. • Ensure expenses are coded correctly and entries are recorded in a timely manner. • Conduct reconciliations for key accounts, such as bank accounts, inventory, intercompany transactions, and fixed assets. • Investigate and resolve discrepancies or accounting issues promptly and effectively. • Support the budgeting and forecasting processes by providing accurate financial data and insights. Requirements - 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 - Demonstrated knowledge of closing - Experience with financial reporting - 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 - Skillful in analytical, quantitative and social skills - SEC reporting and SOX compliance is a plus **All candidates must undergo drug and background screening for consideration Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available including medical, vision, dental, life and disability insurance. Employees hired for our FTEP Program are also eligible to enroll in our company’s 401(k) or deferred compensation plan (if eligible). FTEP employees also earn paid time off for vacation, personal needs, and sick time and paid holidays. The amount of Choice Time Off (CTO) received varies based on years of service and is pro-rated based on the hours worked per week. A new FTEP employee earns up to 13 days of CTO and up to 10 paid holidays per calendar year. Learn more at roberthalfbenefits.com/Resources. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .