Accounting Operations Specialist

Our client is GROWING, and looking to for an Accounting Operations Specialist to join the team in Sweetwater, TN. Reporting to both Director of Operations as well as the CFO, this role supports the day-to-day activities of both factory operations and accounting. The Accounting Operations Specialist ensures manufacturing projects are properly documented, production and shipping information is communicated accurately, and routine accounting activities are completed on time. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and dependable, and is comfortable working in both an office and a manufacturing environment. What you will do: Factory Operations Project documentation: Print, organize, label, and prepare all required paperwork for manufacturing projects according to project-specific requirements. Shipping notifications: Prepare and send timely, accurate shipping notifications to customers. Production communication: Prepare and distribute production breakdowns covering project requirements, production details, and priorities. Manufacturing support: Assist with production activities as needed to support workflow and meet project deadlines. Coordination: Maintain organized project documentation and support communication between the factory, office, and other internal team members. Accounting and Finance Accounts payable: Enter vendor invoices into the accounting system, coded accurately to the appropriate accounts. Journal entries: Prepare and enter manual journal entries throughout the month and assist with month-end journal entries, so transactions are recorded in the correct period. Month-end close: Assist with reconciliations and other close tasks to support an accurate, timely close. Recordkeeping: Maintain organized supporting documentation for journal entries, vendor invoices, and other financial transactions. Required Qualifications Education Associate’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, Operations Management, or a related field, or a high school diploma/GED plus 2 additional years of related experience in lieu of the degree. Experience Minimum 1 year of experience in accounts payable, general accounting, or accounting clerk work, including invoice coding and data entry. Minimum 1 year of experience in an administrative, production support, or shipping/logistics role (a manufacturing or warehouse setting is a plus). Skills Working knowledge of debits and credits and general ledger transactions. Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel (sorting, filtering, basic formulas such as SUM and VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and creating and formatting spreadsheets). Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook and Word. Clear written and verbal communication, including professional customer-facing email. Ability to manage multiple deadlines, work independently, and follow established procedures. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance. 2+ years of accounts payable experience. Hands-on experience with an ERP or accounting system [name your system, e.g., QuickBooks, NetSuite, Sage]. Experience preparing journal entries or supporting a month-end close. Familiarity with manufacturing documentation such as work orders, packing lists, or bills of lading. Key Attributes: Organized: keeps project paperwork, production information, and accounting records accurate and accessible. Reliable: completes assigned tasks on time and follows through. Detail-oriented: ensures accuracy in documentation, shipping communications, invoices, and journal entries. Flexible: moves between administrative, accounting, and manufacturing work as needs require. Team-oriented: communicates effectively and supports both the factory and finance functions. #J-18808-Ljbffr White Glove Talent Partners