Staff Accountant

Salary: USD
30 - USD
35 per hour

Ledgent Finance & Accounting’s client is currently seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Staff Accountant to join their team in Georgia. This position is integral to ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of financial processes, with a focus on accounts payable, general ledger management, and financial reconciliations. The Staff Accountant will play a vital role in supporting the finance team and ensuring compliance with company policies and accounting standards.

• Execute day-to-day accounting activities, including accounts payable, general ledger entries, account reconciliations, and support for payroll and receivables.
• Process and manage a high-priority accounts payable workflow, ensuring invoices are properly approved, coded, and paid in alignment with contractual terms.
• Serve as a point of contact for vendors and internal stakeholders to resolve invoicing, payment, and documentation questions.
• Review vendor agreements and payment terms to ensure accuracy and compliance with established processes.
• Prepare and post journal entries and assist in maintaining accurate financial records.
• Perform monthly reconciliations of assigned accounts and investigate variances or discrepancies.
• Support the month-end close process, ensuring tasks are completed accurately within established timelines.
• Assist with issuing payments related to external programs and grants, ensuring attention to detail across varying requirements and funding terms.
• Monitor outstanding receivables and support basic billing and cash application activities as needed.
• Provide support for payroll processing, including reviewing data inputs, deductions, and reconciliations in coordination with internal and external partners.
• Assist with audit preparation and provide documentation as requested.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiencies, particularly within accounts payable and recurring workflows.
• Maintain strong internal communication with cross-functional teams to ensure timely approvals and accurate financial processing.
• Perform other accounting and administrative duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance required.
• 2–4 years of hands-on accounting experience in non-profit required.
• Strong working knowledge of accounts payable processes, general ledger activity, and account reconciliations.
• Exposure to payroll processing and basic accounts receivable functions.
• Experience with Quick Books Online.
• Understanding of GAAP and standard accounting practices.
• High attention to detail with the ability to manage recurring processes that require accuracy across varying transaction types.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to meet consistent monthly deadlines.
• Effective communication skills and a willingness to work cross-functionally with internal teams and external partners.
• Proactive mindset with an interest in improving processes and increasing efficiency.