Accounting Consultant

Ledgent Finance & Accounting
  • Gainesville, Georgia
  • $65–$70 Per Hour
30+ days ago

Job Description

Overview

We are seeking an adaptable Accounting Consultant to support a fast-paced accounting team during a transitional period. This role will focus heavily on accounts receivable, system reconciliations, and month-end close, while also assisting with system integrations and process improvements.

This is a highly visible role in an environment where priorities may shift, making it ideal for someone who is flexible, hands-on, and comfortable stepping into evolving processes.


Key Responsibilities

Accounts Receivable

  • Manage the full-cycle accounts receivable process, including invoicing, cash application, collections, and account maintenance
  • Monitor aging reports and proactively follow up on outstanding balances
  • Investigate and resolve billing discrepancies and customer account issues
  • Reconcile customer accounts and maintain accurate AR records
  • Prepare AR reporting and analysis for leadership

System & Account Reconciliations

  • Perform frequent reconciliations between systems, including QuickBooks Desktop and ServiceTitan
  • Use Excel as a primary tool to track, analyze, and resolve system discrepancies
  • Research and resolve reconciling items in a timely manner
  • Assist with balance sheet reconciliations and account accuracy

Month-End Close

  • Support month-end close, including journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analysis
  • Ensure completeness and accuracy of financial data during close

Additional Responsibilities

  • Assist with system integrations and process transitions, including ERP and payroll implementations
  • Support ongoing conversion to UKG payroll system
  • Contribute to process documentation and knowledge transfer
  • Assist with special projects and provide support across accounting functions as needed

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
  • 4-7+ years of accounting experience
  • Experience in operational environments such as construction, manufacturing, or services preferred
  • Strong understanding of:
    • General Ledger and financial reporting
    • End-to-end accounting workflows
    • System reconciliations and data integrity

What We're Looking For

  • Strong ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • Comfortable working in an evolving, less structured environment
  • Advanced problem-solving skills with the ability to connect system data to financial impact
  • Strong communicator who can translate findings into clear, actionable recommendations
  • Intermediate to advanced Excel skills required (critical for reconciliation and data analysis)

Systems & Tools

  • QuickBooks Desktop
  • ServiceTitan (ERP integration)
  • UKG (payroll - implementation in progress)
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel

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.

Numbers & Facts

LocationGainesville, Georgia
Salary$65–$70 Per Hour

Skills

  • Accountingunmatched
  • Accounting Closeunmatched
  • Accounts Receivableunmatched
  • Accounts Receivable Managementunmatched
  • Accounts Receivable Processingunmatched
  • Analysis Skillsunmatched
  • Balance Sheetunmatched
  • Billingunmatched
  • Cash Applicationsunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Constructionunmatched
  • Consultingunmatched
  • County Ordinancesunmatched
  • Credit and Collectionsunmatched
  • Customer Relationsunmatched
  • Data Analysisunmatched
  • Data Qualityunmatched
  • Desktop PCunmatched
  • Documentationunmatched
  • ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
  • Financeunmatched
  • Financial Reportingunmatched
  • Financial Systemsunmatched
  • General Ledger Accountingunmatched
  • Intuit Quickbooksunmatched
  • Journal Entriesunmatched
  • Knowledge Transferunmatched
  • Leadershipunmatched
  • Manufacturingunmatched
  • Microsoft Excelunmatched
  • Multitaskingunmatched
  • Payroll Software/Servicesunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Process Improvementunmatched
  • Reconciliationunmatched
  • Record Keepingunmatched
  • Reporting Skillsunmatched
  • State Laws and Regulationsunmatched
  • System Integration (SI)unmatched
  • Systems Analysisunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched
  • Variance Analysisunmatched

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