Accounting Manager: Financial Operations & Month-End

JHM Certified Public Accountants; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

JHM Certified Public Accountants in Chattanooga, TN is seeking an Accounting Manager to join our finance team. The role works with the General Manager and Controller across a range of accounting and administrative functions in the Chattanooga office.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of accounting or bookkeeping experience, strong communication, organization, and time management skills, and a demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Must have 5+ years experience in Accounting or Bookkeeping.
• Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to communicate in a professional manner.
• Strong organization and time management skills.
• Willingness to speak up and ask for help when needed, to point out problems when encountered, and to participate in continuously improving the organization.
• Reliability and discretion: this position may be privy to confidential matters.

Responsibilities

• Recording and reporting daily cash and credit card deposits.
• Processing invoices from vendors & suppliers in a timely manner.
• Match invoices to purchase orders (POs) and receiving reports.
• Prepare and process electronic payments and checks, ensuring timely disbursement to avoid penalties.
• Maintain updated vendor files, including W-9 forms, and respond to inquiries.
• Posting customer payments (cash, checks, credit cards) to accounts.
• Following up with customers regarding outstanding or overdue payments.
• Researching and resolving billing discrepancies and customer inquiries.
• Updating customer files, including contact information and credit terms.
• Managing month-end closing activities and generating aging reports.
• Posting financial transactions to databases or journals.
• Filing, updating & managing detailed financial records.

Skills

Independent work

Communication skills

Organization

Time management

Discretion

Reliability

Accounting experience

Bookkeeping

Job description

JHM Certified Public Accountants in Chattanooga, TN is seeking an Accounting Manager to join our finance team. The role works with the General Manager and Controller across a range of accounting and administrative functions in the Chattanooga office.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of accounting or bookkeeping experience, strong communication, organization, and time management skills, and a demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team.