Accountant

We are looking for an Accountant to join a financial services team in Atlanta, Georgia in a contract-to-permanent position. This opportunity is well suited for an early-career accounting specialist who is eager to build expertise, take ownership of assigned funds, and learn established processes from the ground up. The role offers a mix of hands-on accounting work, close collaboration with experienced colleagues, and a hybrid schedule after an initial onsite training period.Responsibilities:• Manage day-to-day accounting activities for a portfolio of approximately 6 to 7 funds, ensuring transactions are recorded accurately and on schedule.• Perform full-cycle accounting tasks, including preparing journal entries, maintaining general ledger activity, and supporting month-end close processes.• Review and monitor accounts payable and accounts receivable activity to help maintain timely soft close and hard close deadlines.• Complete bank and account reconciliations, investigate variances, and resolve outstanding items with appropriate follow-up.• Support accrual-related accounting by preparing entries and assisting with period-end reporting requirements.• Use Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Excel to organize financial data, track account activity, and produce routine reporting for the team.• Partner with colleagues to absorb recurring fund accounting responsibilities and help improve workflow coverage across the group.