Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Accounting and Payroll Specialist to manage day-to-day accounting tasks, payroll processing, and financial reporting for a client in the Downtown Chattanooga area. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, experience with accounting software, and the ability to handle multiple responsibilities efficiently.

This is a full-time, on-site, contract-to-hire position with standard business hours, Mon-Fri 8am-4pm.

• Prepare and enter daily deposits into cash management system.

• Apply payments to invoices and generate reports.

• Review and work the aged receivables report weekly.

• Reconcile cash to weekly cash receipts.

• Process bi-weekly payroll using Oracle.

• Assist employees with payroll related inquiries.

• Complete verification of employment requests.

• Perform month-end reconciliations.

• Assist with other special projects as assigned.

  Requirements

• Proficiency in accounting software and payroll systems (experience with Oracle preferred).

• Strong understanding of financial processes, including reconciliation, reporting, and cash management.

• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.

• Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality.

• Strong communication skills for employee interaction and external correspondence.

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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