Staff Accountant

Job posted August 10, 2026

SALARY RANGE

$60,000-$72,000

LOCATION

90% Remote; 10% In Office; Eligible candidates must reside in AL, TN, MI, FL, IN, OH, PA, TN, TX, WV, NC; preferably within 1 hour of Knoxville, TN

DESCRIPTION

IACMI – The Composites Institute managed by Collaborative Composite Solutions Corporation is a national leader and collaborative partner for advanced composites design, manufacturing, technical innovation, and workforce solutions. We bring together a 180+ member community of industry, academia, national laboratories, and government agencies to grow the production capacity of composites, strengthen U.S. manufacturing competitiveness and elevate workforce training and job creation across the U.S. composite industry.

The successful candidate will provide support to the CCS accounting department at the headquarters of a national public private partnership in Knoxville, Tennessee. This person will be required to have strong organizational skills, ability to quickly learn a variety of accounting functions, demonstrate excellent attention to detail, and have the ability and initiative to manage tasks from start to finish once training is completed. This role requires the ability to function at a high capacity in individual and team situations. The Staff Accountant reports to the Corporate Financial Controller and works closely with CCS headquarters functional area teams and must be able to balance multiple activities with competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

MAJOR DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Perform daily accounting processes in a complex project-based environment such as accounts payable (A/P), accounts receivable/cash receipts, and provide support to payroll and client billing functions.
  • Prepare and submit monthly client billings. Compile and prepare supporting documents that will be attached to client billings.
  • Perform various month-end processes and reconciliations.
  • Coordinate closely with accounting team to meet month-end closing deadlines; mark off assigned tasks in Asana upon completion in a timely manner.
  • Attend regular and as needed meetings to provide support, updates, insight, and planning for various departments.
  • Provide suggestions for process improvement and streamlining after gaining a thorough understanding of existing workflows and processes.
  • Assist in providing supporting documents to external auditors.
  • Assist with special projects and ad hoc reporting as needed.
  • Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance. Equivalent work experience will be considered.
  • Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office, advanced knowledge of MS Excel.
  • Willingness and ability to complete an exercise to show candidate’s ability to follow instruction and perform basic functions in Excel.
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a remote, paperless environment.
  • Ability to learn and understand complex general ledger coding and project account structures.
  • Working knowledge of all aspects of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
  • Experience with accounting for government contractors is preferred.
  • Valid U.S. driver’s license.
  • Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.

ABOUT IACMI

The Institute for Advanced Composites Manufacturing Innovation, or IACMI – The Composites Institute®, is focused on strengthening U.S. manufacturing competitiveness through innovation, workforce development, and advanced materials. IACMI brings together nearly 200 industry, academic, and government partners to accelerate advanced manufacturing technologies and products, and develop the next generation of skilled workers. Established in 2015 by the U.S. Department of Energy, IACMI is part of the Manufacturing USA® network of institutes working to secure America’s global leadership in advanced manufacturing. Since 2019, IACMI has scaled up workforce programs for the U.S. Department of War (DoW), formerly Department of Defense. IACMI is supported by the Industrial Base Analysis and Sustainment (IBAS) program within the Innovation Capability and Modernization (ICAM) office. Based in Knoxville, Tennessee, IACMI is managed by the Collaborative Composite Solutions Corporation, a not-for-profit organization established by The University of Tennessee Research Foundation.