Staff Accountant

Salary: USD
60000 - USD
75000 per year

Ledgent Finance & Accounting’s client is currently seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join their team in Gainesville, GA. This is a hybrid role that requires an initial on-site training period of approximately 90–120 days, depending on individual ramp-up. This position is ideal for a professional who thrives in a dynamic environment and is passionate about ensuring financial accuracy and compliance.

• Oversee the end-to-end accounts receivable function, including billing, payment application, collections outreach, and account upkeep.
• Track outstanding invoices and take a proactive approach to reducing aged balances.
• Research and resolve customer billing discrepancies, ensuring accurate account records.
• Maintain detailed reconciliations of customer accounts and provide regular reporting on AR activity and trends.
• Conduct ongoing reconciliations across multiple financial systems to identify and correct variances.
• Leverage Excel to organize, analyze, and resolve data inconsistencies across platforms.
• Investigate reconciling items thoroughly and ensure timely resolution.
• Support balance sheet account reconciliations and help maintain overall financial accuracy.
• Assist with monthly close activities, including preparation of journal entries, account analysis, and variance review.
• Contribute to the accuracy and completeness of financial reporting during close cycles.
• Provide support during system implementations, integrations, and process updates (including ERP and payroll systems).
• Help document workflows and assist with knowledge sharing across the team.
• Participate in ad hoc projects and provide support across various accounting functions as business needs evolve.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline
• Approximately 4–7+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Experience working in dynamic, operational environments such as services, construction, or manufacturing is a plus.
• Solid knowledge of general ledger processes, financial reporting, and full-cycle accounting operations.
• Demonstrated experience performing detailed account and system reconciliations with a strong focus on data accuracy.
• Ability to manage shifting priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to connect financial data to operational outcomes.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to present findings clearly and offer actionable insights.
• Proficiency in Quick Books Enterprise strongly preferred.
• Experience with Net Suite preferred but not required.
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills required.

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM