Senior Accountant

TLD Logistics Services, Inc.; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

TLD Logistics Services, Inc. in Knoxville seeks an experienced accounting professional to support monthly, quarterly and annual close processes.

You will prepare journal entries, post accruals and reversals, and assist with budgeting and financial reporting. Collaborating with the Senior Accounting Manager and Senior Finance Manager, you will help implement policies ensuring accurate close cycles while maintaining compliance with federal and state regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master’s Degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Accounting
• 3–6 years’ experience in accounting/finance
• Knowledge of automated financial and accounting reporting systems
• Knowledge of federal and state financial regulations
• Advanced Excel skills: Pivot Tables, INDEX, MATCH, IF/IFS, Data validation, Conditional Formatting, Macros

Responsibilities

• Reconcile accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank statements and general ledger entries
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing, journal entries, accruals and reconciliations
• Prepare balance sheets, income statements and other financial reports
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes with data analysis and insights
• Ensure compliance with accounting principles and regulations; assist audits
• Manage vendor and customer payment cycles; verify invoices
• Participate in process improvement projects and system implementations

Skills

Excel skills

GAAP/financial reporting

Regulatory knowledge

Internal controls

Advanced Excel (Pivot, INDEX/MATCH, IF

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

McLeod software

Job description

Description

Interface with TAI and related TAI subsidiaries on weekly and monthly basis to analyze data on financial statements. Assist with the monthly, quarterly and annual closing process; Journal Entry preparation and posting of accruals and reversals; assist with budget preparation, Partner with Senior Accounting Manager & Senior Finance Manager to create and implement policies and procedures to identify, resolve and document accounting issues to ensure the close and reporting processes are efficient and accurate.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Financial Transactions: Reconcile accounts payable (A/P), accounts receivable (A/R), bank statements, and general ledger entries.
• Month-End and Year-End Closing: Assist with journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations to support accurate financial reporting
• Reporting: Prepare balance sheets, income statements, and other financial reports to project the company’s financial position
• Budgeting and Forecasting: Support budgeting processes by analyzing financial data and providing insights for operational planning
• Compliance and Audits: Ensure adherence to accounting principles, IRS regulations, and company policies. Assist with internal and external audits by preparing documentation and responding to inquiries
• Vendor and Customer Interaction: Manage daily payment cycles, verify invoices, and maintain relationships with vendors and clients
• Special Projects: Participate in process improvement initiatives, system implementations, and other finance-related projects to enhance efficiency

Requirements

• Bachelors and/or Master’s Degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Accounting
• 3-6 years’ experience in the accounting or finance
• Knowledge of automated financial and accounting reporting systems.
• Knowledge of federal and state financial regulations.
• Intermediate Excel skills including but not limited to: Pivot Tables, INDEX, MATCH, and IF/IFS functions, Data validation, Conditional Formatting, Basic Macros, Statistical modeling, Graphs and charts

Other skills not required but recommended

• Previous experience with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
• Familiarity with McLeod software or McLeod hosted applications

Working conditions

• Working conditions are normal for an office environment.

Physical requirements

• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
• The employee is frequently required to use hands and fingers to handle, reach or feel and manipulate objects or controls. The employee is frequently required to sit or stand for long periods of time, walk distances and climb stairs, as well as stoop, bend, kneel and crouch.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.