Staff Accountant

Non-Profit Industry Experience Required.

Position Overview

Ledgent Finance & Accounting's client is currently seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Staff Accountant to join their team in Georgia. This position is integral to ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of financial processes, with a focus on accounts payable, general ledger management, and financial reconciliations. The Staff Accountant will play a vital role in supporting the finance team and ensuring compliance with company policies and accounting standards.

Responsibilities

• Execute day-to-day accounting activities, including accounts payable, general ledger entries, account reconciliations, and support for payroll and receivables.
• Process and manage a high-priority accounts payable workflow, ensuring invoices are properly approved, coded, and paid in alignment with contractual terms.
• Serve as a point of contact for vendors and internal stakeholders to resolve invoicing, payment, and documentation questions.
• Review vendor agreements and payment terms to ensure accuracy and compliance with established processes.
• Prepare and post journal entries and assist in maintaining accurate financial records.
• Perform monthly reconciliations of assigned accounts and investigate variances or discrepancies.
• Support the month-end close process, ensuring tasks are completed accurately within established timelines.
• Assist with issuing payments related to external programs and grants, ensuring attention to detail across varying requirements and funding terms.
• Monitor outstanding receivables and support basic billing and cash application activities as needed.
• Provide support for payroll processing, including reviewing data inputs, deductions, and reconciliations in coordination with internal and external partners.
• Assist with audit preparation and provide documentation as requested.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiencies, particularly within accounts payable and recurring workflows.
• Maintain strong internal communication with cross-functional teams to ensure timely approvals and accurate financial processing.
• Perform other accounting and administrative duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance required.
• 2-4 years of hands-on accounting experience in non-profit required.
• Strong working knowledge of accounts payable processes, general ledger activity, and account reconciliations.
• Exposure to payroll processing and basic accounts receivable functions.
• Experience with QuickBooks Online.
• Understanding of GAAP and standard accounting practices.
• High attention to detail with the ability to manage recurring processes that require accuracy across varying transaction types.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to meet consistent monthly deadlines.
• Effective communication skills and a willingness to work cross-functionally with internal teams and external partners.
• Proactive mindset with an interest in improving processes and increasing efficiency.

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.