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Robert Half Sr. Accountant in Knoxville, Tennessee
Description
We are seeking a Senior Accountant to join our team in Knoxville, Tennessee. This role will involve a variety of tasks, including journal entries, month-end close, reconciliations, assisting with payroll, budgeting and forecasting, and SOX Compliance. Working within a manufacturing setting, the Senior Accountant will report to both the Controller and the President of the company.
Responsibilities
• Handling journal entries accurately and in a timely manner
• Overseeing the month-end close process
• Conducting account reconciliation, balance sheet reconciliation, and bank reconciliations
• Assisting with payroll processes and procedures
• Assisting with budgeting and forecasting activities
• Ensuring compliance with SOX - Sarbanes-Oxley regulations
• Utilizing Microsoft Excel for various accounting tasks
• Operating QuickBooks and Epicor for financial management
• Responding to ad hoc reporting requests as necessary.
For immediate consideration please contact Lisa Coker at 865-370-2084 to set up an interview
Requirements • Applicant must possess a minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar role as a Sr. Accountant.
• Proficiency in account reconciliation and balance sheet reconciliation is required.
• Experience in bank reconciliations is necessary.
• Applicant must have thorough knowledge of general ledger maintenance.
• Familiarity with creating and maintaining journal entries is a must.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is required.
• Experience in month-end close activities is necessary.
• Knowledge of QuickBooks is essential for this role.
• Familiarity with Epicor software will be considered an advantage.
• Understanding and experience with SOX - Sarbanes-Oxley compliance is necessary.
• All applicants must be eligible to work in the specified location.
• Applicants must demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously is required.
• The ability to work independently as well as in a team environment is necessary.
• A high level of attention to detail and accuracy is required.
• A bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field is required.
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