Accounting Manager

LHH; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

LHH is seeking an Accounting Manager for a growing Knoxville organization. This hands-on role combines accounting, cash management, forecasting, and day-to-day financial responsibilities in a direct-hire, full-time capacity.

Ideal candidates will own their work, think critically, and collaborate with ownership and external partners. The position requires a Bachelor’s degree and 3–5 years of relevant experience, with on-site work five days per week in Knoxville.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field.
• 3–5 years of accounting, finance, or cash management experience.
• Experience with accounts payable and payroll.
• Strong cash management and cash flow analysis skills.
• Knowledge of general ledger accounting.
• Experience with budgeting and forecasting is a plus.
• Analytical, organized, and problem-solving skills.
• Independent and proactive with time-sensitive responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Monitor daily cash positions and coordinate transfers.
• Maintain accounting records and prepare journal entries.
• Review and support accounts payable, payroll, deposits, and bill payments.
• Assist with cash flow projections, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Prepare financial information for external CPAs, banks, payroll providers, and partners.
• Communicate with vendors and assist with contracts and financial matters.
• Research accounting issues and drive tasks to completion.
• Manage accounting activities across related entities.
• Support accounting processes within Sage 50 and other systems.
• Assist with occasional administrative or operational needs beyond accounting.

Skills

Cash management

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Accounts payable

Payroll

GL accounting

Independent work

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Sage 50

QuickBooks

Job description

Employment Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire

Salary: $75,000-85,000 annually

LHH is seeking an Accounting Manager for a growing organization in the Knoxville area. This is a hands-on role combining accounting, cash management, forecasting, and day-to-day financial and operational responsibilities.

The ideal candidate is someone who takes ownership, thinks critically, and is comfortable identifying and solving problems independently while working closely with company ownership and outside partners.

Responsibilities

• Monitor daily cash positions and coordinate transfers across multiple accounts and business entities.
• Maintain accounting records and prepare journal entries.
• Review and support accounts payable, payroll, deposits, and bill payment activities.
• Assist with cash flow projections, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Prepare financial information and documentation for external CPAs, banks, payroll providers, and other partners.
• Communicate with vendors and assist with contracts and other operational financial matters.
• Research accounting and financial issues and independently drive tasks through completion.
• Manage accounting activities across multiple related business entities.
• Support accounting processes within Sage 50 and other business systems.
• Assist with occasional administrative or operational needs outside of traditional accounting responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• 3-5 years of relevant accounting, finance, cash management, or related business experience preferred.
• Experience with accounts payable and payroll.
• Strong understanding of cash management and cash flow analysis.
• General ledger accounting knowledge preferred.
• Budgeting and forecasting experience is a plus.
• Sage 50 experience is helpful but not required; experience with QuickBooks or similar accounting systems will be considered.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and manage time-sensitive responsibilities.
• Resourceful, hands-on approach with a willingness to take ownership of needs that arise across the business.
• Strong professional communication skills and a collaborative approach.
• Banking or financial services experience may translate well to the position, but specific industry experience is not required.

Work Location & Flexibility

The preference is for this position to work on-site in Knoxville five days per week due to the hands-on nature of the role and close interaction with the business. Hybrid options may be negotiated for a strong candidate.

Certain responsibilities require an in-person presence, including physical bank deposits and occasional on-site tasks.

This full-time position offers:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance eligibility after 60 days

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