Accounts Receivable AR Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

GHJ Search and Staffing serves as the recruitment division of GHJ, a prominent national accounting and advisory firm. Our team provides qualified Accounting and Finance professionals on a temporary and permanent basis across a broad range of industries. GHJ’s relationship with our Global Advisory and Accounting Network provides the resources needed to better understand client’s needs, attract a higher caliber of candidates and assess candidate potential.

A globally connected organization with a strong North American presence is continuing to build out its accounting team during a period of steady growth and operational transformation. With deep roots in producing large-scale industry events and facilitating international business, the company offers a stable, collaborative environment where accounting plays a key role in supporting multi-entity operations and ongoing system enhancements.

This role sits within a close-knit, high-functioning accounting group and is focused on the accuracy and flow of incoming payments across multiple entities. It’s an opportunity for someone who enjoys clean, detail-driven work, takes ownership of their process, and thrives in a self-managed environment where consistency and reliability are highly valued.

What You’ll Do

• Apply daily incoming payments across multiple channels to open invoices with a high level of accuracy
• Investigate and resolve unidentified or misapplied payments
• Maintain and reconcile accounts receivable sub-ledgers and related balances
• Generate invoices and support ongoing billing processes across multiple entities
• Review payment platforms and ensure proper application of transactions
• Assist with monthly close activities including reconciliations and reporting
• Provide supporting documentation and analysis for audits and internal requests
• Contribute to ongoing system and process improvements, including ERP transition efforts

What Makes This Role Attractive

• Stable, well-established organization with global backing 
• Hybrid schedule with flexibility while maintaining strong team collaboration
• Opportunity to step into a focused A/R role with clear ownership and impact
• Supportive, low-micromanagement environment where individuals manage their own workflow
• Exposure to a system transition to SAP and process improvement initiatives
• Tight-knit accounting and finance team with strong tenure

What You Bring

• 4+ years of accounts receivable cash applications experience
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage high-volume transactional work
• Solid understanding of accounting principles and reconciliations
• Experience with ERP systems such as Microsoft Dynamics GP; SAP exposure is a plus
• Ability to investigate discrepancies and resolve payment issues independently
• Organized, reliable, and comfortable working in a structured environment
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Schedule & Benefits

• Hybrid schedule: 4 days onsite, 1 day remote (Atlanta/Smyrna/Vinings area)
• Full benefits package including PTO, holidays, and 401(k) with company match

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