Description We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to join a team in Tennessee in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This position combines core accounting ownership with payroll leadership, making it ideal for someone who can manage financial close activities while ensuring accurate payroll processing for a mid-sized employee population. The role offers the opportunity to contribute to day-to-day accounting operations, strengthen reconciliations, and support timely month-end and quarter-end reporting. Responsibilities: - Oversee monthly accounting activities by preparing journal entries, maintaining the general ledger, and supporting an accurate and timely close process. - Perform detailed reconciliations for bank accounts and balance sheet accounts, researching discrepancies and resolving issues promptly. - Support month-end and quarter-end reporting by reviewing financial data, validating account activity, and helping ensure reporting deadlines are met. - Lead payroll processing for approximately 200 employees using Paycor, with a focus on accuracy, timeliness, and compliance. - Monitor payroll-related records and coordinate updates to earnings, deductions, and employee changes to maintain reliable payroll data. - Analyze account balances and financial transactions to identify variances, investigate unusual activity, and recommend corrective action when needed. - Partner with internal stakeholders to gather documentation, answer accounting and payroll questions, and maintain organized financial records. - Utilize NetSuite and other accounting tools to manage transactions, reconciliations, and reporting workflows effectively. Requirements - 3+ years of accounting experience, including hands-on responsibility for close activities and account reconciliations. - Demonstrated experience preparing journal entries and working within a general ledger environment. - Strong background in bank reconciliations and balance sheet reconciliation with close attention to detail. - Practical payroll experience supporting an employee population between 101 and 500 employees. - Experience using Paycor for payroll administration and processing. - Working knowledge of NetSuite or a comparable ERP/accounting system. - Ability to manage multiple deadlines during month-end and quarter-end cycles while maintaining accuracy. 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. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. 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. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "Apply Now," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) and Privacy Notice (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/privacy) .