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Accounting Manager

Confidential Hiring Company for Tennessee
Knoxville, TN Full Time
POSTED ON 9/19/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/15/2026

We are seeking an Accounting Manager to drive excellence across our domestic and international Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions. In addition to managing AP/AR operations, you will serve as a key technical resource for the General Ledger team, leveraging your strong background in financial reporting and analysis to support company growth.


Responsibilities:


  • Direct, mentor, and develop a high-performing accounting team; establish performance goals, conduct reviews, and champion professional growth.
  • Oversee domestic and international Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions.
  • Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements; ensure absolute compliance with company policies and accounting standards.
  • Support General Ledger and FP&A teams to execute timely, accurate month-end close procedures.
  • Review and approve journal entries, complex accounting transactions, and comprehensive account reconciliations.
  • Lead departmental research on emerging financial reporting standards and complex accounting issues.
  • Conduct analytical reviews of financial statements to identify and explain budget and actual variances.
  • Coordinate directly with external auditors to facilitate annual corporate and compliance audits.
  • Drive strategic initiatives to automate workflows, streamline processes, and scale departmental efficiency.
  • Partner with executive leadership to align day-to-day accounting operations with broader business strategies.
  • Deliver specialized financial analyses and champion special projects as directed by executive leadership.


Qualifications:


  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
  • CPA certification strongly preferred.
  • 5 years in accounting/financial reporting with 2 years in a supervisory or management role.
  • Deep knowledge of GAAP regulations and corporate compliance standards.
  • Advanced Excel skills and experience with modern accounting software systems.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multi-project workflows under tight monthly closing deadlines.
  • Strong analytical mindset capable of diagnosing complex financial statement variances.
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills across all organizational levels.



Salary : $110,000 - $125,000

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