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Staff Accountant
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An Accountant organizes and maintains financial records and prepares financial statements for companies and organizations. Works as a public accountant (prepares financial documents where public disclosure is required by law, such as business balance sheets and tax returns), management accountant (prepares financial information for internal use by a company) or government accountant (maintains records for government agencies).
$74,171 / year median in Tennessee
+3% projected growth
Job Description
Staff Accountant at Insight Global Staff Accountant at Insight Global in Lookout Mountain, Tennessee Posted in 1 day ago.
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full-time Our client is seeking a Staff Accountant to join their manufacturing team in Chattanooga, TN. This role will support key accounting functions including month-end close, general ledger maintenance, account reconciliations, journal entries, and financial reporting. The ideal candidate brings a strong accounting foundation, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate across departments while helping improve accounting processes and maintain financial accuracy. Qualifications Required Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field 1-2+ years of general accounting experience Proficiency in Microsoft Excel Experience with account reconciliations and journal entries Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Ability to work independently and support multiple accounting functions Preferred Accounting experience within a manufacturing environment Exposure to month-end close processes Experience supporting Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) Why this Role Opportunity to join a stable manufacturing organization with exposure to a broad range of accounting functions. Hands-on experience with month-end close, financial reporting, and general ledger accounting. Cross-functional role partnering with multiple departments and stakeholders. Ability to contribute to process improvements and operational efficiencies. Strong growth opportunity for an early-career accountant looking to expand their skillset. Balanced exposure to GL accounting, reconciliations, AP/AR support, and financial analysis. Direct impact on maintaining financial accuracy and supporting company financial objectives.