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4 results for Cost Accountant in Atlanta, GA

Staff Accountant
  • Atlanta, GA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 34 - 36 USD / Hourly
  • <p>Robert Half is seeking a Staff Accountant to join our Full-Time Engagement Professionals practice. This is a permanent, full-time, onsite role where you will represent Robert Half as an employee, working onsite with clients on exciting accounting projects</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><p><br></p><p>Prepare and post journal entries and maintain the general ledger</p><p>Assist with month-end and year-end close processes</p><p>Perform account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies</p><p>Support accounts payable and accounts receivable functions as needed</p><p>Analyze financial data and prepare reports for management</p><p>Assist with budgeting and forecasting activities</p><p>Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal controls</p><p>Support audit requests and prepare necessary documentation</p><p>Identify process improvement opportunities to increase efficiency</p>
  • 2026-09-18T00:00:00Z
Sr. Accountant
  • Tucker, GA
  • onsite
  • Temporary to Hire
  • 36 - 40 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to join a growing finance team in a contract capacity with the potential to become permanent. This role is ideal for someone who can step in quickly, take ownership of core accounting work, and help strengthen the month-end close process through accurate execution and clear documentation. The position is primarily focused on hands-on accounting at the outset, with the opportunity to contribute more analytical support over time as you become established in the role.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage general ledger activity and maintain accurate financial records across assigned accounts.<br>• Prepare journal entries, including recurring entries, reclassifications, and revenue-related adjustments, to support timely month-end close.<br>• Perform detailed account and bank reconciliations, investigate variances, and resolve discrepancies promptly.<br>• Support the month-end close cycle by completing key accounting tasks and helping improve the overall close workflow.<br>• Document accounting procedures and reconciliation processes so responsibilities can be transitioned and performed consistently across the team.<br>• Assist with revenue recognition activities and ensure supporting entries are recorded in alignment with established policies.<br>• Review and organize financial data movements between entities or reporting categories as needed for accurate presentation.<br>• Partner with internal team members to learn existing processes, identify gaps, and provide dependable day-to-day accounting support.
  • 2026-10-21T00:00:00Z
Sr. Accountant
  • Atlanta, GA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 45 - 50 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to support core accounting operations for a manufacturing organization in Atlanta, Georgia. This Long-term Contract position focuses on maintaining accurate financial records, managing close activities, and strengthening day-to-day accounting processes. The ideal candidate brings strong expertise in reconciliations, journal entry preparation, and general ledger oversight within a fast-paced environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead monthly close activities by preparing schedules, reviewing account activity, and ensuring timely completion of reporting deadlines.<br>• Maintain the integrity of the general ledger by recording and validating financial transactions with a high degree of accuracy.<br>• Prepare and post journal entries supported by clear documentation and appropriate approvals.<br>• Perform detailed account reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and resolve outstanding items promptly.<br>• Complete bank reconciliations on a recurring basis to verify cash activity and identify variances.<br>• Support accounts payable-related accounting tasks, including reviewing entries and ensuring proper expense recognition.<br>• Analyze financial data and provide insights that help improve accuracy, compliance, and reporting consistency.<br>• Partner with internal stakeholders to address accounting issues, clarify balances, and support audit or reporting requests.
  • 2026-09-30T00:00:00Z
Accountant III (Sr. Accountant)
  • Atlanta, GA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 45 - 50 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to support core accounting operations for a transport organization in Atlanta, Georgia. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who can manage close activities, maintain accurate financial records, and provide reliable analysis that supports sound business decisions. The role requires strong attention to detail, a solid grasp of reconciliations and journal activity, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead monthly close activities by preparing entries, reviewing balances, and helping ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.<br>• Maintain the general ledger by recording financial activity correctly and investigating variances or unusual account movements.<br>• Perform detailed reconciliations for balance sheet accounts and resolve discrepancies with appropriate follow-up and documentation.<br>• Complete bank account reviews and cash-related reconciliations to confirm accuracy between internal records and external statements.<br>• Analyze period-over-period fluctuations and identify meaningful drivers behind changes in financial results.<br>• Support disbursement and payment processing activities by verifying transactions, monitoring controls, and addressing exceptions as needed.<br>• Prepare and post journal entries with clear support, appropriate classification, and compliance with accounting policies.<br>• Partner with internal stakeholders to improve reporting accuracy and assist with accounting tasks tied to operational or process updates when required.
  • 2026-10-08T00:00:00Z