Accounting Specialist

LHH; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH in Knoxville is seeking an Accounting Assistant to support day-to-day accounting operations and help keep the financial side of the business running smoothly.

This role suits someone with strong organizational skills, accounting knowledge, and experience with accounting software who enjoys collaborating with a team.

You will assist with AP/AR, invoicing, reconciliations, and data entry, while contributing to month-end close and reporting.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of accounting experience (AP/AR) or related work.
• Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and MS Office.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable functions
• Process invoices, payments, and vendor communications
• Reconcile bank and credit card statements
• Support month-end close activities and general ledger maintenance
• Enter and maintain accurate financial data in the accounting system
• Assist with expense reporting and account reconciliations
• Prepare reports and spreadsheets for management review
• Help maintain organized financial records and supporting documentation
• Provide administrative support to the accounting and finance team as needed

Skills

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Excel

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Associate degree

Tools

Sage

Sage Intacct

Job description

Are you looking for an opportunity to grow your accounting career with a stable and growing organization in the Knoxville area? We're partnering with a respected company seeking a detail-oriented Accounting Assistant to support day-to-day accounting operations and help keep the financial side of the business running smoothly.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong organizational skills, accounting knowledge, and experience working with accounting software who enjoys being part of a collaborative team.

What You'll Be Doing

• Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable functions
• Process invoices, payments, and vendor communications
• Reconcile bank and credit card statements
• Support month-end close activities and general ledger maintenance
• Enter and maintain accurate financial data in the accounting system
• Assist with expense reporting and account reconciliations
• Prepare reports and spreadsheets for management review
• Help maintain organized financial records and supporting documentation
• Provide administrative support to the accounting and finance team as needed

What We're Looking For

• 1+ years of accounting, bookkeeping, accounts payable, accounts receivable, or related experience
• Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or equivalent experience preferred
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using Sage accounting software is highly preferred
• Experience with Sage Intacct, Sage 100, Sage 300, or other ERP/accounting systems is strongly desired
• Previous experience working in a corporate accounting, manufacturing, construction, healthcare, or professional services environment is a plus

Why Join This Team?

• Competitive compensation
• Stable organization with long-term growth opportunities
• Collaborative and supportive work environment
• Opportunity to gain hands-on exposure to a variety of accounting functions