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Accounting Manager at Confidential Hiring Company for Tennessee Accounting Manager at Confidential Hiring Company for Tennessee in Knoxville, Tennessee Posted in about 18 hours ago.

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full-time We are seeking an Accounting Manager to drive excellence across our domestic and international Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions. In addition to managing AP/AR operations, you will serve as a key technical resource for the General Ledger team, leveraging your strong background in financial reporting and analysis to support company growth.

Responsibilities:

Direct, mentor, and develop a high-performing accounting team; establish performance goals, conduct reviews, and champion professional growth. Oversee domestic and international Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions. Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements; ensure absolute compliance with company policies and accounting standards. Support General Ledger and FP&A teams to execute timely, accurate month-end close procedures. Review and approve journal entries, complex accounting transactions, and comprehensive account reconciliations. Lead departmental research on emerging financial reporting standards and complex accounting issues. Conduct analytical reviews of financial statements to identify and explain budget and actual variances. Coordinate directly with external auditors to facilitate annual corporate and compliance audits. Drive strategic initiatives to automate workflows, streamline processes, and scale departmental efficiency. Partner with executive leadership to align day-to-day accounting operations with broader business strategies. Deliver specialized financial analyses and champion special projects as directed by executive leadership.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required. CPA certification strongly preferred. 5+ years in accounting/financial reporting with 2 years in a supervisory or management role. Deep knowledge of GAAP regulations and corporate compliance standards. Advanced Excel skills and experience with modern accounting software systems. Demonstrated ability to manage multi-project workflows under tight monthly closing deadlines. Strong analytical mindset capable of diagnosing complex financial statement variances. Exceptional verbal and written communication skills across all organizational levels.