Staff Accountant

Location: Rutledge

Description We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join a team in Rutledge, Georgia on a Long-term Contract basis. This position will support core accounting operations in a manufacturing environment, with a focus on maintaining accurate financial records and helping day-to-day processes run smoothly. The ideal candidate brings strong organization, careful attention to detail, and the ability to manage shifting priorities while working closely with accounting leadership.

Responsibilities:

- Prepare and record journal entries to keep the general ledger accurate and up to date.

- Manage accounts receivable activities, including tracking incoming payments and resolving routine billing issues.

- Oversee accounts payable processing to ensure invoices are reviewed, coded, and paid in a timely manner.

- Perform account reconciliations regularly and investigate discrepancies to support reliable financial reporting.

- Administer sales and use tax tasks, including maintaining records and assisting with related filings.

- Help maintain job books and support job costing documentation for ongoing operational and financial tracking.

- Assist with daily accounting activities under the direction of the Contract Controller to support department goals.

- Respond to special projects, reporting needs, and administrative assignments as business demands change. Requirements - Experience in staff accounting with hands-on responsibility for general ledger activity and journal entries.

- Working knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and account reconciliation processes.

- Familiarity with sales and use tax responsibilities in a business setting.

- Strong organizational skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

- Ability to adapt quickly, manage multiple priorities, and support a dynamic work environment.

- Comfort working in a manufacturing or plant-based setting.

- Experience with job costing or manufacturing accounting is preferred.

- Proficiency with Quick Books Online.

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