Accounting Specialist

Lee Hecht Harrison
  • Brentwood, TN
  • $55,000–$60,000 Per Year
7 days ago

Job Description

Accounting Specialist

Nashville, TN (south)

40 hours/week, M-F, Hybrid

LHH is seeking an experienced Accounting Specialist. This role will be responsible for supporting both Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions while ensuring accurate financial records, timely processing of transactions, and excellent internal and external customer service.

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Payable

  • Process vendor invoices accurately and in a timely manner (Epicor)

  • Match invoices to purchase orders and receiving documentation

  • Review invoices for proper approvals and coding

  • Prepare and process weekly check runs and electronic payments

  • Respond to vendor inquiries and resolve discrepancies

  • Maintain vendor records and assist with 1099 preparation

Accounts Receivable

  • Generate and distribute customer invoices

  • Apply incoming payments and maintain accurate customer accounts

  • Monitor aging reports and follow up on outstanding balances each week

  • Research and resolve customer billing discrepancies

  • Reconcile customer accounts and prepare related reporting

General Accounting Support

  • Perform account reconciliations and maintain supporting documentation

  • Assist with month-end close activities

  • Support audits and financial reporting requests

  • Maintain accurate records in ERP

  • Collaborate with operations, purchasing, and customer service teams

  • Assist with process improvements and special projects as needed

Qualifications

  • 2+ years of accounting experience, including Accounts Payable and/or Accounts Receivable

  • Manufacturing industry experience preferred

  • ERP software experience required; experience with manufacturing ERP systems is a plus (SAP, Epicor, Oracle, NetSuite, etc.)

  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel

  • Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills

  • Strong communication and problem-solving abilities

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate is a proactive, dependable accounting professional who enjoys working in a collaborative environment and takes pride in maintaining accuracy while supporting the day-to-day financial operations of a growing manufacturing business.

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation ($55-60,000/yr)

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

  • 401(k) with company match

  • Paid time off and holidays

  • HYBRID work schedule (3 days in office/2 WFH)

  • Stable and team-oriented work environment

Pay Details: $55,000.00 to $60,000.00 per year

Search managed by: Holland Hunt

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

  • The California Fair Chance Act
  • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
  • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
  • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Numbers & Facts

LocationBrentwood, TN
Salary$55,000–$60,000 Per Year

Skills

  • Accountingunmatched
  • Accounting Closeunmatched
  • Accounts Payableunmatched
  • Accounts Receivableunmatched
  • Billingunmatched
  • Business Growthunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
  • Dental Insuranceunmatched
  • Detail Orientedunmatched
  • Develop and Maintain Customersunmatched
  • Documentationunmatched
  • ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
  • Financial Auditunmatched
  • Financial Operationsunmatched
  • Financial Reportingunmatched
  • Manufacturingunmatched
  • Manufacturing Operationsunmatched
  • Manufacturing Systemsunmatched
  • Microsoft Excelunmatched
  • Multitaskingunmatched
  • NetSuiteunmatched
  • Oracleunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Process Improvementunmatched
  • Purchase Ordersunmatched
  • Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
  • Reconciliationunmatched
  • Record Keepingunmatched
  • Reporting Skillsunmatched
  • SAPunmatched
  • Shipping/Receivingunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched
  • Transaction Processing/Managementunmatched
  • Vision Planunmatched

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