Senior Staff Accountant

Explore Industries; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 88,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO and holidays

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Explore Industries in Knoxville, Tennessee is seeking a Senior Staff Accountant to own close, reporting, and analysis across multiple entities. The role reports to the Controller and sits at our Knoxville headquarters.

You will reconcile accounts, prepare financials, lead the annual budget process, support year-end audits and tax work, and help franchisees with their financials. This is a high-volume, multi-company environment requiring accuracy, deadlines, and clear communication with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of accounting experience with increasing responsibility.
• Intermediate to expert Excel skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly with accounting teammates and with managers outside the department.

Responsibilities

• Close, reporting, and analysis for multiple entities.
• Reconcile accounts and prepare financial statements.
• Lead the annual budget process and ERP budgeting load.
• Support year-end audit and external tax work.
• Assist franchisees with financials and provide variance analysis.

Skills

Excel skills

Communication

Self-starter

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Economics

Tools

ERP budgeting

Job description

Senior Staff Accountant

Full Time Management Knoxville, TN, US

Salary Range: $88,000.00 To $97,000.00 Annually

Senior Staff Accountant

Location:Knoxville, Tennessee Corporate Island Campus and Manufacturing Center (2901 Leisure Island Way, Knoxville, TN 37914)

Join the Explore Industries Team!

At Explore Industries, we’re more than just a leader in swimming pool design and manufacturing—we’re a team driven by respect, integrity, and innovation. We believe in empowering our employees, fostering collaboration, and delivering top-quality products that set industry standards.

We are hiring a Senior Staff Accountant at our Knoxville, Tennessee headquarters. This role reports to the Controller and owns close, reporting, and analysis work across multiple entities, including the pool franchise entity and the tanks entity.

You will reconcile accounts, prepare financials, lead the annual budget process, support the year-end audit and tax work, and help franchisees with their financials. The position sits in a high-volume, multi-company environment where accuracy, deadlines, and clear communication with operations matter.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure business transactions are reported in accordance with GAAP.
• Support month-end close and reporting for multiple companies, including cash and balance sheet reconciliations, journal entries, and financial analyses.
• Prepare complete financials for the pool franchise entity and the tanks entity.
• Lead the annual budget process: sales forecasting, department expense budgets, and loading the final budget into the ERP.
• Support the annual audit, including drafts of financial statements and related notes.
• Research and analyze expense variances for management.
• Review prepared corporate tax returns, assist the external tax firm, and prepare tax estimates for corporate entities.
• Document accounting procedures and implement process improvements.
• Complete ad hoc analyses and projects as assigned.

What We’re Looking For

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics, or equivalent experience.
• 5 or more years of accounting experience with increasing responsibility.
• Intermediate to expert Excel skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly with accounting teammates and with managers outside the department.
• Self-starter who can meet strict close and reporting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to work on-site in Knoxville, Tennessee.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • CPA.
  • Multi-entity close, franchise, or manufacturing experience.
  • ERP budgeting and financial statement preparation experience.
  • Exposure to corporate tax estimates and external audit support

Why Explore Industries?

Compensation

• Salary Range: $88,000 - $97,000 annually
• Actual compensation will be based on experience and job-related skills.

Benefits & Additional Compensation
Eligible employees may receive access to the following benefits and programs, subject to plan terms and eligibility requirements:

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• Optional life and disability insurance
• Other incentive or compensation programs may be available depending on the position

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.