Accounting Clerk

Robert Half • Knoxville, TN • 1d ago

Description We are looking for an Accounting Clerk to join a company in Knoxville, Tennessee, in a contract position with the potential to become permanent. This permanent onsite role offers the opportunity to support day-to-day accounting activities while coordinating customer accounts, orders, and shipping schedules for products delivered nationwide. The ideal candidate brings strong accuracy, follow-through, and communication skills, and is comfortable working across accounting, sales, and operations in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities:

Set up and maintain customer account records, ensuring information is entered accurately and kept up to date.

Review agreements and supporting documents to confirm account and order details are complete and properly documented.

Enter customer orders and purchase orders into internal systems with careful attention to accuracy and timing.

Coordinate product shipment schedules and monitor order milestones to help keep deliveries on track across the country.

Work closely with sales partners to manage order updates, customer requests, and system records throughout the order cycle.

Assist with preparing pricing quotes and help move approved quotes through to completed orders.

Process vendor invoices and provide day-to-day support for accounts payable activities.

Support accounts receivable tasks by issuing invoices, tracking incoming payments, and following up on selected past-due business accounts.

Maintain organized accounting and order files while using Sage 50 and QuickBooks for daily transactional work. Requirements - At least 2 years of experience in an accounting clerk, bookkeeping, accounting assistant, or similar support position.

Working knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, invoice processing, and general accounting support functions.

Experience handling customer records, contracts, purchase orders, and order entry in a business environment.

Proficiency with QuickBooks and prior experience with Sage 50 is strongly preferred.

Ability to communicate effectively with customers and internal teams while managing multiple priorities.

Strong data entry accuracy, organizational ability, and attention to detail.

Experience supporting B2B collections, shipping-related documentation, or order coordination is a plus.

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) .

Similar Jobs

Accounts Receivable Clerk

Robert Half • Knoxville, TN • 12h ago

Finance, Accounting & Banking

Description We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Clerk to support a well-established organization in Knoxville, Tennessee. This contract opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys maintaining accurate receivables r...

12h ago

Go to Apply

Accounts Receivable Clerk

Robert Half • Knoxville, TN • 12h ago

Finance, Accounting & Banking

12h ago

Go to Apply

Market Credit Administrator

U.S. Bank • Knoxville, TN • 13h ago

Finance, Accounting & Banking

Spokane, Washington residents: If a street address is not available, enter N/A when completing a job application. At U.S. Bank, we're on a journey to do our best. Helping the customers and businesses we serve to make bet...

13h ago

Go to Apply

Auditor

Contact Government Services, LLC • Knoxville, TN • 18h ago

Finance, Accounting & Banking

Auditor Employment Type: Full-Time, Experienced Department: Financial CGS is seeking a highly skilled Senior Auditor to provide general auditing and accounting services in support of fraud investigations involving potent...

18h ago

Go to Apply

Staff Accountant

Robert Half • Knoxville, TN • 4d ago

Finance, Accounting & Banking

Description We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join a respected organization. This contract position with the potential to become permanent offers the opportunity to contribute across core accountin...

4d ago

Go to Apply

Personal Banker Associate II - Chapman (Knoxville, TN)

Fifth Third Bank, N.A. • Knoxville, TN • 6d ago

Finance, Accounting & Banking

Make banking a Fifth Third better®We connect great people to great opportunities. Are you ready to take the next step? Discover a career in banking at Fifth Third Bank. GENERAL FUNCTION: Selected candidates are intended...

6d ago

Go to Apply

Banking Center Operations Coordinator

First Horizon Bank • Knoxville, TN • 1w ago

Finance, Accounting & Banking

Description Location: Onsite listed in the posting Weekly Scheduled Hours: Monday - Friday 9 AM-4 PM Saturday 9 AM-1 PM SUMMARY Provides supervision and support to the tellers to ensure that the staff provides maximum cu...

1w ago

Go to Apply

Jr. IT Audit Support

CGI Technologies and Solutions, Inc. • Knoxville, TN • 1w ago

Finance, Accounting & Banking

Jr. IT Audit Support Category: Business Analysis (functional and technical) Main location: United States, Tennessee, Knoxville Position ID: J0526-0705 Employment Type: Full Time U.S. - The best version of me ( https://yo...

1w ago

Go to Apply

Teller

First Horizon Bank • Knoxville, TN • 1w ago

Finance, Accounting & Banking

Description Location: On site at location listed in job posting. Weekly Scheduled Hours: Monday-Friday 8 AM- 5PM, Saturday 8:30 AM-1:30 PM SUMMARY Provide quality, accurate and timely customer service involving daily pro...

1w ago

Go to Apply

Digital Banking Specialist

First Horizon Bank • Knoxville, TN • 1w ago

Finance, Accounting & Banking

Description Location: On site at location listed in job posting. At First Horizon Bank Operations, we are on a mission to deliver a seamless customer experience. We are passionate about doing things right and doing the r...

1w ago

Go to Apply

Subscribe to get new jobs sent directly to you
(no charge, cancel anytime)