Accounting Manager

Date Posted: Jul 25, 2025

  • Job Structure On-Site
  • Job Location Knoxville, TN

Job Description

Our client is seeking a results-driven Accounting Manager who aspires to grow into a strategic leadership role. This position offers a clear trajectory toward a Controller position for candidates who bring operational precision and a business-minded approach to finance.

About the Role:

This is not a narrow transactional role. We’re looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, operates with precision, and is eager to become a cross-functional partner. You’ll play a critical part in not only managing the day-to-day accounting but also influencing business outcomes through financial insight and operational leadership.

Core Responsibilities:

  • Manage the full accounting cycle including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Collections, Payroll, and Bank Reconciliations
  • Maintain up-to-date and accurate financial data in QuickBooks Enterprise Desktop
  • Prepare and present monthly P&L reports, cash flow projections, and bank reconciliations
  • Coordinate expense reporting, credit applications, and customer-specific pricing structures
  • Support and interface with multiple departments including warehouse, operations, and IT
  • Oversee inventory management processes and assist in operational activities as needed
  • Lead month-end close, generate monthly KPIs/statistics reports, and maintain calendar-based deadlines
  • Partner with the company’s external CPA firm to ensure compliance with GAAP and internal controls
  • Provide analytical support for cost-saving initiatives and financial performance improvement strategies

Qualifications:

  • Minimum 3 years of full-charge bookkeeping or accounting experience
  • Expert-level proficiency in QuickBooks Enterprise Desktop, Microsoft Excel, Word, and Google Suite
  • In-depth knowledge of GAAP and general accounting processes
  • Exceptional organizational skills with high attention to detail
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a professional demeanor
  • Strong sense of accountability, urgency, and the ability to manage multiple priorities
  • Adaptable and proactive problem solver – a self-starter who thrives in an evolving environment
  • Comfortable engaging across departments and taking initiative beyond the traditional accounting scope

Desirable Attributes:

  • Growth-oriented mindset with a desire to transition into a Controller role
  • Operates with a sense of ownership and leadership regardless of title
  • Brings energy, positivity, and a collaborative spirit to every interaction

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