Senior Accountant

Acts Fleet Inc.; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

ACTS Fleet Maintenance in Knoxville, TN, seeks an experienced accountant to establish and improve accounting processes, train staff, and ensure proper accounting practices.

The role involves overseeing reconciliations, month-end close, and financial reporting, and coordinating with CPAs. You will help management understand cash flow, expenses, and profitability to support company growth.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and reconciliations.
• Experience improving accounting procedures and training others.
• Proficiency with accounting software and spreadsheets.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance preferred; CPA certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review current accounting practices and recommend improvements.
• Establish and document proper accounting procedures and internal controls.
• Train ownership and staff on accounting processes and responsibilities.
• Oversee reconciliations, month-end closing, and financial reporting.
• Help management understand financial statements, cash flow, expenses, and profitability.
• Improve accounting systems, recordkeeping, and financial accuracy.
• Coordinate with outside CPAs and tax professionals as needed.

Skills

Accounting principles

Financial reporting

Reconciliations

Communication

Staff training

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

CPA certification (bonus)

Tools

Accounting software

Spreadsheets

Job description

At ACTS Fleet Maintenance, we're more than a fleet service company—we're a team of dedicated professionals committed to keeping commercial fleets safe, reliable, and on the road.

Founded on faith, integrity, and a passion for exceptional service, ACTS has become one of the fastest-growing commercial fleet maintenance companies. We provide preventive maintenance, inspections, diagnostics, and repair services to companies that depend on their vehicles every day. As we continue expanding into new markets, we're looking for talented individuals who want to grow with us.

Our culture is built on our core values of Safety, Integrity, Quality, Urgency, Professionalism, Accountability, Teamwork, and Customer Service. We believe that investing in our employees is the key to our success, which is why we offer opportunities for professional development, career advancement, ongoing training, and leadership growth.

Whether you're an experienced technician, a skilled leader, or beginning your career, you'll find an environment where your work matters, your contributions are recognized, and your future is supported.

If you're looking for more than just a job—if you're looking for a long-term career with a company that's Driven to Safety and committed to excellence,we'd love to have you join our team.

• Location: Knoxville, TN
• Position Type: Full-Time
• Salary: $60,000 - 65,000 annually, depending on experience

Position Overview

• We are seeking an experienced accountant to help us establish and improve our accounting processes, train our staff, and ensure we are following proper accounting practices.
• We are looking for someone who can do more than manage the books. The ideal candidate will teach us what we should be doing, explain why it matters, and help us develop efficient, accurate, and consistent accounting procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Review current accounting practices and recommend improvements.
• Establish and document proper accounting procedures and internal controls.
• Train ownership and staff on accounting processes and responsibilities.
• Oversee reconciliations, month-end closing, and financial reporting.
• Help management understand financial statements, cash flow, expenses, and profitability.
• Improve accounting systems, recordkeeping, and financial accuracy.
• Coordinate with outside CPAs and tax professionals as needed.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and reconciliations.
• Experience improving accounting procedures and training others.
• Proficiency with accounting software and spreadsheets.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance preferred. CPA certification is a plus.

Ideal Candidate

• We want a knowledgeable, hands-on professional who can identify what we need to improve, teach us the right way to do things, and help build accounting processes that support our business as it grows.

Compensation

• Salary range of $60,000–$65,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications. Benefits will be discussed during the hiring process.