Senior Accountant

TEL; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Paid holidays

Paid family leave

Veterans day off

401(k) with employer match

Retirement Pay Program

Years of Service bonus

Education Reimbursement

Job summary

Transport Enterprise Leasing TEL seeks a Senior Accountant to strengthen accounting operations, controls, and month-end close. You will collaborate with internal and external partners to support audits, tax compliance, and high-quality financial reporting.

The role requires advanced Excel, CPA-eligible status, and 4+ years in accounting, with leadership to mentor staff and drive process improvements. This 18-month project offers a completion bonus and benefits eligibility.

Qualifications

• Expert knowledge of accounting and financial principles, regulations and best practices.
• Highly organized with keen attention to detail.
• Proficient with data analysis, critical thinking and problem-solving.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment.
• Positive, can-do attitude, and a true team player mentality.
• Demonstrated initiative and ability to foster continuous process improvement.
• Highly adaptable to various levels of complexities of people, processes, and systems.

Responsibilities

• Support system, process, and control environment enhancements to optimize the accounting operations function.
• Implement and document policies and procedures to support current business needs.
• Prepare audit schedules and participate in annual and potential audits.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to ensure policy compliance.
• Ensure timely sales and use tax returns and reconcile tax GL accounts.
• Manage month end close tasks including accruals, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Lead, mentor, and coach staff.
• Review work and supporting documentation for accuracy.
• Assist with ad-hoc projects and continuous improvements.
• Learn and implement improvements to provide world-class service.

Skills

Accounting principles

Data analysis

Detail oriented

Communication

Fast-paced environment

Mentoring staff

Process improvement

Team player

Education

BA/BS in Accounting

CPA or CPA eligible

Sales, use & property tax experience a plus

Tools

Karmak

Salesforce

Odessa

Avalara

Vertex

Tableau

Job description

Location: Chattanooga, TN

About Transport Enterprise Leasing (TEL)

Step into a career with purpose at Transport Enterprise Leasing LLC (TEL) – a fast-growing, values-driven company with over 20 years of success serving the transportation industry. Headquartered in the scenic Lookout Valley of Chattanooga, TN, and with a state-of-the-art reconditioning center in Greenfield, IN, TEL is more than just an equipment leasing company—we’re a trusted partner to transportation professionals across the country.

At TEL, we live by the golden rule: treating others the way we want to be treated. That principle guides our faith-based culture and commitment to world‑class customer service. We proudly support both Private Fleets and For-Hire Carriers with top-tier equipment and personalized service that sets us apart.

About the Role

Join us as a Senior Accountant where you’ll play a key role in supporting our team and driving operational excellence. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, values collaboration, and is eager to grow professionally. This role is responsible for strengthening the accuracy, efficiency, and compliance of the accounting operations function through enhanced processes, robust controls, and consistent month-end execution. The position partners closely with internal and external stakeholders to support audits, ensure tax and regulatory compliance, and maintain high-quality financial reporting. In addition, this leader mentors staff, reviews work for accuracy, and contributes to special projects that drive continuous improvement across people, processes, and systems.

The ideal candidate is a highly organized and detail-oriented accounting professional with deep expertise in accounting principles, regulatory compliance, and process optimization. They thrive in fast-paced environments, bring strong analytical and communication skills, and demonstrate leadership through mentoring staff and driving continuous improvement. With advanced Excel proficiency and experience in audits, tax compliance, and month‑end close, they excel at strengthening controls, enhancing systems, and partnering cross‑functionally to support operational success.

This is an 18‑month project hire created to support TEL’s continued growth and key accounting transformation initiatives. Along with the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the organization, this benefits‑eligible role includes a completion bonus equal to 15% of annual base salary, paid upon the successful completion of the assignment.

What You’ll Do

• Support system, process, and control environment enhancements to optimize the accounting operations function (e.g., process improvements, etc.).
• Implement and document policies and procedures to efficiently and effectively support current business needs.
• Prepare audit schedules and be actively involved in all annual and potential audits.
• Work with internal and external business partners to ensure compliance with accounting policies, procedures, and controls and provide support on special requests.
• Ensure sales and use tax returns are filed timely and sales tax GL accounts are reconciled accurately.
• Responsible for month end close tasks including accruals, reconciliations, management reporting.
• Lead, mentor, and coach staff.
• Review work and support documentation for accuracy.
• Assist with ad‑hoc projects as assigned.
• Continuously learn, share, and implement improvements in all processes and responsibilities as needed to enhance effectiveness of providing world class service and support.

Qualifications

• Expert knowledge of accounting and financial principles, regulations and best practices.
• Highly organized with keen attention to detail.
• Proficient with data analysis, critical thinking and problem‑solving.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience working in a fast‑paced environment.
• Positive, can‑do attitude, and a true team player mentality.
• Demonstrated initiative and ability to foster continuous process improvement.
• Highly adaptable to various levels of complexities of people, processes, and systems.

Education and Experience

• BA/BS degree in Accounting or related field required.
• CPA or CPA eligible preferred.
• Relevant sales, use, & property tax experience a plus.
• 4+ years of relevant experience.
• Public Accounting experience strongly preferred.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, including advanced Excel skills.
• Aptitude for developing and maintaining a thorough working knowledge of accounting software and systems. Karmak, Salesforce, Odessa, Avalara, Vertex, and Tableau experience is preferred.

Join Transport Enterprise Leasing and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package tailored to your career

• Paid time off (PTO) to help you balance work and life
• Paid holidays—including your birthday and a floating holiday
• Paid family leave for eligible employees
• Veterans receive a paid day off on Veterans Day
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Retirement Pay Program for long‑term financial security
• Years of Service cash incentive to recognize your dedication
• Financial wellness program for your financial growth
• Education Reimbursement Program to support your professional development

Equal Opportunity Employer

Transport Enterprise Leasing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as defined by applicable laws. We also proudly support and encourage applications from veterans.