Senior Accountant

HHM Talent is assisting a client search for a Senior Accountant in Chattanooga, TN.


Position Overview

This position will support accounting and client service functions by managing day-to-day bookkeeping, payroll, reconciliations, general ledger activity, and financial reporting support for multiple clients. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate accounting records, reviewing accounts payable and receivable activity, supporting tax reporting deadlines, and helping clients maintain strong bookkeeping practices.

The ideal candidate will have strong general accounting knowledge, experience working in a public accounting or multi-business environment, and the ability to manage competing priorities with accuracy and professionalism. This person should be comfortable working directly with clients, reviewing financial information, identifying process improvements, and guiding bookkeeping associates as needed.


Key Responsibilities

• Perform data entry for payroll, general and standard journal entries, bank and credit card transaction maintenance, bank feed management and account reconciliations
• Review accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed asset purchases and expense reporting
• Review and assist as needed with problems related to tracking and inputting data into proper accounting format
• Maintains and review general ledger accounts, including financial statements, to verify accuracy with coding, classifying and posting
• Post and review payroll data journal entries and ensure that payroll processing standards are met by outside service and/or client
• Acquiring information and supporting documentation for tax reporting and meeting tax deadlines
• Collaborate with accounting team on industry updates and software development
• Collaborate regarding improvements to Internal Control & Best Practice processes

Qualifications

• Three years of relevant accounting experience and knowledge of budgeting and general account theory, principles and practices
• Three years working in a public accounting firm or multi-business environment
• Experience in supporting and educating clients on book management and best practices
• Experience with QuickBooks Online and QuickBooks Desktop

Salary

• $75,000-$80,000 per year