Accountant

We are looking for an Accountant to support core financial operations for a mission-driven organization in Atlanta, Georgia. This is a long term contract with the opportunity to go permanent and will focus on maintaining accurate records, supporting period-end activities, and assisting with financial reporting during a high-volume accounting cycle. The role is fully onsite and offers the chance to contribute to a busy team managing year-end consolidation and audit-related workloads.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and record journal entries to ensure accounting activity is captured accurately and on time.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts and investigate discrepancies to maintain clean and reliable financial data.
• Assist with the preparation of financial reports and supporting schedules for internal and external reporting needs.
• Support period-end and fiscal year-end close activities across multiple entities or divisions.
• Help address audit requests by organizing documentation and validating account balances.
• Work within Sage Intacct or similar accounting software to process transactions and review financial information.
• Contribute to accounts payable and accounts receivable activities as needed, including reviewing postings for accuracy.
• Perform bank reconciliations and follow up on unmatched items to keep cash records current.
• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• Hands-on accounting experience involving journal entries, general ledger work, and reconciliations.
• Familiarity with financial reporting processes and month-end or year-end close support.
• Experience using Sage Intacct is preferred.
• Working knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and bank reconciliation procedures.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage accuracy in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work onsite in Atlanta, Georgia for the duration of the assignment.