Senior Accountant

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Acts Fleet Maintenance is seeking a Senior Accountant to build and refine our accounting processes and train staff. You will teach what to do, why it matters, and help implement efficient, accurate procedures across the team.

The role focuses on establishing controls, month-end close, reconciliations, and clear financial reporting, enabling leadership to understand cash flow, expenses, and profitability as the company grows.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Experience improving procedures and training others.
• Proficiency with accounting software and spreadsheets.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance; 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 experience

Internal controls

Financial reporting

Training others

CPA consideration

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Tools

Excel

Accounting software

Job description

Senior Accountant – Accounting Processes & Training

• 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.

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person