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Accountant

Accurate Paper Box
Knoxville, TN Full Time
POSTED ON 4/21/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/20/2026
Benefits:

  • Competitive salary
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance


Job Summary

Accurate Paper Box is seeking a highly accountable and proactive Staff Accountant to own the company’s day to day accounting operations. This role requires hands on experience and the ability to operate independently from day one.

The ideal candidate has solid experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger management, ERP systems, QuickBooks Online, and Microsoft Excel. This individual must be capable of maintaining clean, accurate books and supporting month end close with minimal supervision.

This role requires strong technical skill and strong personal ownership who is detail oriented, direct, and comfortable holding both customers and internal team members accountable when financial information or payments are overdue. Someone who takes initiative, follows through consistently, and does not wait to be told to act. This position requires confidence, clarity, and a high standard of responsibility.

This is not an entry level role. We are seeking someone who understands accounting principles and can ensure financial accuracy in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

  • Enter financial data and transactions
  • Analyze budgets and other financial information
  • Reconcile bank statements
  • Prepare financial reports and statements
  • Verify the accuracy of transactions that have been entered
  • Process accounts payable and accounts receivable
  • Create accounting policies to comply with all rules and regulations
  • Process payroll
  • Reconcile ERP reports to QuickBooks
  • Provide management with clear financial visibility


Systems and Process

  • Work within ERP systems to ensure accurate data flow
  • Identify inefficiencies and improve accounting processes
  • Proactively follow up with internal team members when information is required
  • Maintain strong internal controls and accountability standards


Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field
  • Manufacturing Experience Preferred
  • Previous experience as an accountant, bookkeeper, or similar position
  • Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
  • Good with spreadsheets, experienced in Microsoft Excel, QuickBooks, and basic accounting systems
  • Strong mathematical and analytical skills
  • Excellent attention to detail, time management, and communication skills

Salary : $55,000 - $70,000

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