Accountant, Financial Reporting, Accounts Receivable​/ Collections

Description We are looking for an Accountant to join a financial services team in Atlanta, Georgia in a contract-to-permanent position. This opportunity is well suited for an early-career accounting specialist who is eager to build expertise, take ownership of assigned funds, and learn established processes from the ground up. The role offers a mix of hands-on accounting work, close collaboration with experienced colleagues, and a hybrid schedule after an initial onsite training period.

Responsibilities:

- Manage day-to-day accounting activities for a portfolio of approximately 6 to 7 funds, ensuring transactions are recorded accurately and on schedule.

- Perform full-cycle accounting tasks, including preparing journal entries, maintaining general ledger activity, and supporting month-end close processes.

- Review and monitor accounts payable and accounts receivable activity to help maintain timely soft close and hard close deadlines.

- Complete bank and account reconciliations, investigate variances, and resolve outstanding items with appropriate follow-up.

- Support accrual-related accounting by preparing entries and assisting with period-end reporting requirements.

- Use Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Excel to organize financial data, track account activity, and produce routine reporting for the team.

- Partner with colleagues to absorb recurring fund accounting responsibilities and help improve workflow coverage across the group. Requirements - Experience working with core accounting functions such as general ledger maintenance, journal entries, and reconciliations.

- Working knowledge of accounts payable and accounts receivable processes in an accounting environment that requires strong attention to detail.

- Familiarity with month-end close activities and accrual-based accounting principles.

- Exposure to accounting systems such as Dynamics 365 or a comparable ERP platform.

- Proficiency in Excel for reviewing data, organizing reports, and supporting daily accounting tasks.

- Ability to learn new processes quickly and grow within a structured team environment.

- Strong attention to detail and dependable follow-through in a deadline-driven setting.

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