Staff Accountant

Prestigious Law Firm; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is staffing a Staff Accountant in Chattanooga, TN for an early-career professional. The role focuses on supporting month-end close, general ledger maintenance, reconciliations, and essential journal entries, with cross-department collaboration to ensure financial accuracy.

The position emphasizes growth opportunities within a manufacturing client, requiring a Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance and 1–2+ years of accounting experience, with strong Excel skills and a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• 1–2+ years general accounting experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and journal entries.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Support month-end close processes and general ledger maintenance.
• Prepare and process account reconciliations and journal entries.
• Contribute to preparation and review of financial reporting.
• Collaborate with multiple departments to achieve financial objectives.
• Identify improvements in accounting processes and operational efficiencies.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Staff Accountant | Insight Global

The Tone:

This is a full-time role at Insight Global’s client, a stable manufacturing organization located in Chattanooga, TN. This Staff Accountant position is pivotal in supporting essential accounting functions, ensuring financial accuracy, and contributing to operational efficiencies within the client’s manufacturing team. The role offers an early-career accountant a broad range of exposure to general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and financial reporting, providing significant growth opportunities to expand their skillset and directly impact financial objectives.

The TL;DR

• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person Chattanooga, TN
• Team: Supports key accounting functions and collaborates across departments
• Mission: To maintain financial accuracy and support company financial objectives through comprehensive accounting functions.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Excel

What You’ll Actually Do

• Support: Support key accounting functions including month-end close processes and general ledger maintenance.
• Prepare: Prepare and process account reconciliations and essential journal entries.
• Contribute: Contribute to the preparation and review of financial reporting.
• Collaborate: Collaborate effectively with multiple departments and stakeholders to achieve financial objectives.
• Improve: Identify and contribute to enhancements in accounting processes and operational efficiencies.

The Must-Haves

• Background: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; suitable for an early-career professional with a strong accounting foundation.
• Experience: 1-2+ years of general accounting experience, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel and direct experience with account requisitions and journal entries.
• Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently and manage multiple accounting functions efficiently.
• Bonus: Accounting experience gained within a manufacturing environment, exposure to month-end close processes, and experience supporting Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) functions.