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Description

We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join our team in Chattanooga, Tennessee. This is a long-term contract position offering the opportunity to contribute to key financial processes and system operations within the logistics industry. The ideal candidate will bring strong accounting expertise and the ability to adapt quickly to financial systems, ensuring accurate financial reporting and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and review journal entries to ensure accurate and timely financial records.

• Manage high-volume invoicing processes, including sending invoices to customers.

• Conduct audits to identify and resolve discrepancies, ensuring data accuracy across systems.

• Assist in cleaning up financial records, verifying system transfers, and eliminating duplicate entries.

• Support billing operations during team transitions and contract leaves.

• Collaborate on system to accommodate specific financial requirements, such as currency adjustments.

• Generate and analyze audit reports to improve financial accuracy and compliance.

• Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and functionality of financial systems.

• Maintain compliance with company policies and relevant accounting standards

Requirements

- BA/BS in Accounting or Finance

- 1-3 years of Staff Accountant experience

- Intermediate to Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

- Proven knowledge of ERP systems

- Demonstrated ability in exemplary analytical, quantitative and social skills

- Be detailed, flexible, and organized

- Self-driven motivator who takes initiative on projects with a strong ability to understand and solve creative challenges

- Ability to prioritize work and balance multiple projects and deadlines

- Outstanding organizational, written and verbal communication skills required

- Demonstrated ability to work in a dynamic and constantly changing company environment

- Audit experience

- Comprehensive knowledge of general ledger

**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.

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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.

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