Accountant, Financial Reporting, Accounts Receivable​/ Collections

Accountant Position

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.