Senior Accountant – Project Lead

About Transport Enterprise Leasing (TEL)

Step into a career with purpose at Transport Enterprise Leasing LLC (TEL) - a fast-growing, values-driven company with over 20 years of success serving the transportation industry. Headquartered in the scenic Lookout Valley of Chattanooga, TN, and with a state-of-the-art reconditioning center in Greenfield, IN, TEL is more than just an equipment leasing company—we’re a trusted partner to transportation professionals across the country.

At TEL, we live by the golden rule: treating others the way we want to be treated. That principle guides our faith-based culture and commitment to world-class customer service. We proudly support both Private Fleets and For-Hire Carriers with top-tier equipment and personalized service that sets us apart.

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Join us as a Senior Accountant – Project Lead where you’ll play a key role in supporting our team and driving operational excellence. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, values collaboration, and is eager to grow professionally. The Senior Accountant – Project Lead will play a critical role in supporting the Controller during a major financial system implementation while maintaining core accounting responsibilities.

This position will serve as a key liaison between Accounting, IT, Operations and external implementation partners, ensuring data accuracy, process integrity, and a smooth transition from legacy systems to the new platform. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, systems-savvy, and comfortable balancing day-to-day accounting operations with project-based work.

• Partner with the Controller to support the planning, execution, and rollout of a new leasing system (e.g., ERP, GL, or accounting platform)
• Assist with system configuration, chart of accounts design, and mapping of legacy data to the new system
• Ensure key accounting reports between the old and new systems are documented, validated, and reviewed regularly
• Lead or support data validation, testing cycles (UAT), and reconciliation between old and new systems
• Document accounting processes, workflows, and internal controls within the new system environment
• Identify process improvements and automation opportunities enabled by the new system
• Serve as a subject matter expert for accounting-related system functionality post-implementation
• Support training efforts for accounting and finance users

• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual journal entries and account reconciliations
• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Maintain and reconcile balance sheet accounts
• Support financial reporting and analysis for management
• Assist with audit preparation and respond to auditor requests
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal policies, and internal controls

• Collaborate with IT, operations, and external consultants to align system functionality with business needs
• Assist in developing and maintaining documentation for policies, procedures, and controls
• Provide ad hoc financial analysis and special projects as requested by the Controller

The ideal candidate is an experienced, systems‑savvy Senior Accountant who excels at balancing complex project work with accurate, timely core accounting responsibilities. They are highly analytical, detail‑oriented, and thrive in cross‑functional environments—acting as a key liaison between Accounting, IT, Operations, and external partners to ensure a smooth and well‑controlled system implementation. With strong communication skills, advanced technical aptitude, and a proactive approach to process improvement, this candidate adapts quickly to change while maintaining exceptional GAAP compliance and operational excellence.

• Highly adaptable to various levels of complexities of people, processes, and systems
• Systems-oriented mindset with strong analytical skills
• Abilit…