Senior Accountant & Operational Finance Analyst

Accurate Paper Box

16d

About The Position

Accurate Paper Box is a rapidly growing folding carton manufacturer based in Knoxville, Tennessee. We are scaling aggressively and building the operational and financial systems necessary to support long term growth. This is not a traditional accounting role. While maintaining accurate books and financial discipline is essential, we are looking for someone who will actively improve how the business operates through analysis, reporting, and process improvement. This role requires someone who not only analyzes financial and operational data, but also takes ownership of implementing improvements, fixing broken processes, and ensuring those changes are consistently followed across the organization. Because we are a lean and rapidly growing organization, this role requires someone who is comfortable operating both strategically and tactically. At times you will be building financial reporting and improving operational processes, and at other times you may be processing transactions, reconciling accounts, or assisting with payroll. We are looking for someone who takes ownership of outcomes rather than focusing only on job boundaries. The person in this role will serve as both a Senior Accountant and an Operational Finance Analyst, responsible for maintaining the accounting foundation while helping leadership build financial visibility, improve operational discipline, and support the company’s growth.

Requirements

Strong experience with QuickBooks Online
Solid understanding of general ledger accounting and financial reporting
Experience managing accounts payable, accounts receivable, and reconciliations
Strong Excel skills, including pivot tables and financial analysis
Experience working with ERP systems
High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving ability
Ability to work cross-functionally and communicate clearly with multiple departments

Nice To Haves

Manufacturing or inventory-based business experience
Experience with cost analysis, margin analysis, or operational finance
Experience improving financial processes or ERP workflows
Experience building dashboards or KPI reporting
Experience integrating ERP systems and financial reporting tools

Responsibilities

Maintain accurate financial records using QuickBooks Online and internal ERP systems
Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable processes
Assist with payroll processing and payroll reconciliations
Perform monthly close including journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation
Maintain audit-ready documentation and strong internal financial controls
Ensure accuracy and integrity of general ledger activity
Build financial and operational reporting to support leadership decision-making
Develop dashboards and KPI reporting related to margins, job performance, and operational efficiency
Perform variance analysis and identify profitability drivers
Analyze trends across financial and operational data to support business decisions
Identify breakdowns in financial workflows, ERP processes, or data integrity and implement improvements
Strengthen ERP discipline and ensure accurate system data across departments
Work with operations, purchasing, and sales to improve margin visibility and cost control
Develop systems and reporting that prevent recurring financial or operational issues
Work directly with company leadership to support strategic growth
Help design reporting structures and financial visibility as the company scales
Maintain strong attention to detail in customer setups, item specifications, and system data that impact production accuracy