Staff Accountant

Position Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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 QuickBooks Enterprise strongly preferred.
• Experience with NetSuite preferred but not required.
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills required.

Work Hours

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

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.