Description We are looking for a skilled Senior Accountant to join our team on a long-term contract basis in Chattanooga, Tennessee. This role involves managing complex financial processes, including full cycle accounting and complex reconciliations, to ensure the organization's financial health. If you thrive in a challenging environment, this opportunity is for you. Responsibilities: • Reconcile complex financial records and ensure accuracy across all accounts, including grants and funding allocations. • Address discrepancies in financial data and implement corrections to maintain compliance with accounting standards. • Perform month-end close activities, including preparing journal entries and maintaining the general ledger. • Conduct bank reconciliations and ensure timely resolution of outstanding items. • Assist in preparing financial statements and reports for both internal and external stakeholders. • Collaborate with auditors to address issues and support audit readiness. • Analyze and streamline financial processes to improve efficiency and accuracy. • Evaluate and adjust long-term and short-term financial enrollment records to align with grant requirements. • Provide guidance and documentation to transition reconciled financials to external audit firms. • Support the organization in developing strategies to prevent future financial discrepancies. Requirements - BA/BS in Accounting, CPA credentials are desired - Minimum 5-7 years of overall general accounting experience - Experience with accounting software - 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 - 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 **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) .