Senior Accountant

Location: Chattanooga, TN

Join us as a Senior Accountant 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 role is responsible for strengthening the accuracy, efficiency, and compliance of the accounting operations function through enhanced processes, robust controls, and consistent month‑end execution.

The position partners closely with internal and external stakeholders to support audits, ensure tax and regulatory compliance, and maintain high‑quality financial reporting. In addition, this leader mentors staff, reviews work for accuracy, and contributes to special projects that drive continuous improvement across people, processes, and systems.

• Support system, process, and control environment enhancements to optimize the accounting operations function (e.g., process improvements, etc.).
• Implement and document policies and procedures to efficiently and effectively support current business needs.
• Prepare audit schedules and be actively involved in all annual and potential audits.
• Work with internal and external business partners to ensure compliance with accounting policies, procedures, and controls and provide support on special requests.
• Ensure sales and use tax returns are filed timely and sales tax GL accounts are reconciled accurately.
• Responsible for month end close tasks including accruals, reconciliations, management reporting.
• Lead, mentor, and coach staff.
• Review work and support documentation for accuracy.
• Assist with ad‑hoc projects as assigned.
• Continuously learn, share, and implement improvements in all processes and responsibilities as needed to enhance effectiveness of providing world‑class service and support.

• Expert knowledge of accounting and financial principles, regulations and best practices.
• Highly organized with keen attention to detail.
• Proficient with data analysis, critical thinking and problem‑solving.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience working in a fast‑paced environment.
• Positive, can‑do attitude, and a true team player mentality.
• Demonstrated initiative and ability to foster continuous process improvement.
• Highly adaptable to various levels of complexities of people, processes, and systems.

• BA/BS degree in Accounting or related field required.
• CPA or CPA eligible preferred.
• Relevant sales, use, & property tax experience a plus.
• 4+ years of relevant experience.
• Public Accounting experience strongly preferred.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, including advanced Excel skills.
• Aptitude for developing and maintaining a thorough working knowledge of accounting software and systems. Karmak, Salesforce, Odessa, Avalara, Vertex, and Tableau experience is preferred.

• Paid time off (PTO) to help you balance work and life
• Paid holidays—including your birthday and a floating holiday
• Paid family leave for eligible employees
• Veterans receive a paid day off on Veterans Day
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Retirement Pay Program for long‑term financial security
• Years of Service cash incentive to recognize your dedication
• Smart Dollar financial wellness program for your financial growth
• Education Reimbursement Program to support your professional development

Equal Opportunity Employer

Transport Enterprise Leasing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as defined by applicable laws.

We also proudly support and encourage applications from veterans.