Senior Accountant

SmartBank•Knoxville, TN

12d

About The Position

This position performs assigned accounting and finance functions in order to assist in properly reflecting the financial position of the company and will be strongly focused on account reconciliations. With a strong foundation and a growing footprint, SmartBank delivers high‑touch banking solutions to commercial businesses and consumers across the Southeast. Headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee, SmartBank operates as a subsidiary of SmartFinancial, Inc. (NYSE: SMBK), a financial holding company with assets exceeding $5 billion. At the heart of SmartBank’s success is a commitment to creating ‘WOW’ experiences—for both clients and team members. This people‑first culture has earned national recognition, including placement on FORTUNE’s 2025 Top 100 Best Workplaces list and Great Place To Work® certification, reinforcing SmartBank as an employer of choice in the markets we serve. Drawing on decades of collective banking experience, SmartBank’s leadership has embedded “Smart” business practices throughout the organization, including rigorous credit underwriting, holistic relationship management, and a focus on attracting and retaining top-tier talent. Guided by these principles, SmartBank has grown into a respected, high‑performing financial institution trusted by the communities it serves.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting.
Five (5) years of relevant professional experience required.
Embrace and uphold SmartBank core values.
Strong analytical skills and working knowledge of accounting principles.
Ability to identify and resolve problems.
Strong working knowledge of Excel.
Detail oriented.
Provide exceptional customer service.
Monitor work to ensure accuracy and thoroughness.
Strong written and oral communication skills.

Nice To Haves

experience in banking or financial services strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Interact with other business units throughout the bank.
Prepare daily and monthly assigned journal entries and maintain/update supporting documentation.
Perform verification and reconciliation of general ledger accounts.
Perform verification and reconciliation of internal deposit accounts.
Review and verification of system reports.
Maintain and update Bank accrual and prepaid accounting system.
Perform assigned subsidiary accounting tasks.
Reconcile monthly brokered deposit account balances.
Back up regulatory reporting functions – SEC, Federal Reserve, FDIC, etc.
Backup Bank fixed asset accounting system.
Backup Bank investment portfolio and safekeeping activity.
Investigate outages/problems and ensure follow-up action when necessary.
Organize and prepare audit requests.
Organize and prepare analysis of accounts.
Perform other duties as assigned.