Staff Accountant Norcross, GA | Robert Half

Staff Accountant Opportunity

We are looking for a skilled Staff Accountant to join a growing team in Norcross, Georgia. This contract-to-permanent opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys balancing day-to-day accounting work with ownership of receivables, billing, cash activity, and month-end support. The position calls for strong judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to keep financial records accurate while partnering with internal teams and customers.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee customer invoicing and project-based billing by interpreting contract terms and ensuring charges are issued accurately and on schedule.

• Record revenue, accounts receivable activity, and related journal entries while maintaining proper support for recognition and deferral schedules.

• Manage collections efforts by reviewing aging reports, contacting customers regarding outstanding balances, and helping resolve payment or billing concerns.

• Post cash receipts, reconcile customer accounts, and track payment patterns to support timely follow-up and sound credit decisions.

• Monitor daily cash positions, assist with banking activity, and investigate account discrepancies through timely bank reconciliations.

• Coordinate treasury-related tasks such as electronic payments, wire activity, and oversight of corporate credit card usage and account balances.

• Contribute to month-end and year-end close by preparing journal entries, reconciling balance sheet accounts, and researching general ledger variances.

• Support financial reporting through account analyses, closing schedules, and preparation of information used in management reports and compliance filings.

• Help strengthen accounting operations by assisting with audits, budgeting support, process improvements, internal controls, and other ad hoc financial projects.