Sr. Accountant
Job in
Chattanooga, Hamilton County, Tennessee, 37404, USA
Listed on 2026-08-28
Listing for:
Robert Half
Seasonal/Temporary
position Listed on 2026-08-28
Job specializations:
-
Accounting
Financial Reporting, Financial Compliance, Senior Accountant, Accounting Manager
Job Description & How to Apply Below
This search is being conducted by Steve Spinello.
Senior Accountant - GL
Ready to level up your accounting career?
Our client is looking for a Senior Accountant - General Ledger who's ready to do more than just close the books. If you're someone who enjoys owning key accounting processes, digging into the details, improving workflows, and building toward future leadership, this could be a standout next step. This is a great opportunity for an accounting professional who wants visibility, meaningful responsibility, and a clear path for growth.
In this role, you'll be a key player in the month-end close process, own important banking and reconciliation activities, and work closely with leadership with the potential to grow into a supervisory role over time.
Why this role stands out
+ High-impact role with real ownership
+ Exposure to leadership and cross-functional teams
+ Opportunity to help improve processes, not just follow them
+ Clear growth path into future people leadership
+ Great fit for someone ready to move from strong contributor to standout accounting professional
What you'll be doing
+ Prepare and enter journal entries during month-end close
+ Ensure transactions are coded accurately in the general ledger
+ Reconcile balance sheet accounts and support close
+ Manage daily bank reconciliations and postings
+ Release vendor payments on a daily basis
+ Own month-end banking reconciliations and related processes
+ Partner with internal teams to gather and interpret financial data
+ Support annual audit requests and work with external auditors
+ Help maintain accounting policies and procedures
+ Identify ways to streamline and improve accounting processes
+ Support internal controls across GL and bank reconciliation functions
+ Assist with training new team members and identifying team development opportunities
What they're looking for
+ Bachelor's degree in Accounting
+ 3+ years of accounting experience
+ Strong general ledger and month-end close experience
+
Experience with bank reconciliations and banking transactions
+
Experience with complex accruals
+
Experience with corporate credit card policy compliance
+ Strong Excel and ERP experience
+ Strong communication, organization, and time management skills
+ MBA or MACC is a plus
Who this role is perfect for
This opportunity is ideal for someone who has built a solid accounting foundation and is now looking for a role with more ownership, more visibility, and more opportunity to grow. If you're motivated, detail-oriented, and excited by the idea of becoming a future team lead, we'd love to connect.
Interested? Apply today or message me directly to learn more.
Requirements - Bachelor's degree in Accounting is required.
- At least 3 years of progressive accounting experience, including general ledger and month-end close responsibilities.
- Hands-on experience with journal entries, account reconciliations, and bank reconciliation processes is required.
- Knowledge of fixed asset accounting and corporate credit card compliance practices is preferred.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications is required.
- Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or similar accounting software is a plus.
- Strong communication, organization, and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
- CPA or CMA certification is preferred.
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 () 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 to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit for more information.
© 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 () and Privacy Notice () .
To View & Apply for jobs on this site that accept applications from your location or country, tap the button below to make a Search.
(If this job is in fact in your jurisdiction, then you may be using a Proxy or VPN to access this site, and to progress further, you should change your connectivity to another mobile device or PC).
(If this job is in fact in your jurisdiction, then you may be using a Proxy or VPN to access this site, and to progress further, you should change your connectivity to another mobile device or PC).
Search for further Jobs Here:
×