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15 results for Entry Level Accountant in Atlanta, GA

Senior Accountant

Roswell, GA
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Temporary / Contract
35 - 44 USD / Hourly
We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Senior Accountant with 5–7 years of progressive accounting experience to support core accounting operations, financial reporting, month-end close, account reconciliations, and process improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical accounting knowledge, a hands-on approach to problem-solving, and experience working in complex, fast-paced environments across industries such as manufacturing, transportation, healthcare, utilities, and logistics.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and supporting schedules.</li><li>Lead or support the month-end and year-end close process, including journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations.</li><li>Analyze general ledger activity and ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with accounting standards.</li><li>Perform balance sheet reconciliations and investigate variances, discrepancies, and unusual transactions.</li><li>Assist with financial reporting, audit support, and regulatory filings as needed.</li><li>Maintain and strengthen internal controls, accounting policies, and documented procedures.</li><li>Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis efforts in partnership with finance leadership.</li></ul>
2026-06-29T00:00:00Z

Accounting Assistant

Atlanta, GA
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Temporary to Hire
20 - 23 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounting Assistant to join our team in Atlanta, Georgia. This is a long-term contract position within the construction industry with the option to convert to a permanent role, offering an excellent opportunity for growth and skill development. The role combines both in-office and remote work, providing flexibility once the initial training period is completed. Responsibilities: • Process and close settlement statements in the Lawson system, ensuring accurate recognition of revenue, inventory, and cost of sales. • Assist the team in meeting daily goals by managing a set number of home closings, gradually increasing responsibilities as proficiency grows. • Perform accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR) tasks to support financial operations. • Conduct bank reconciliations to ensure financial accuracy and compliance. • Code invoices accurately and maintain organized records for auditing purposes. • Collaborate with team members to streamline processes and achieve monthly targets. • Utilize Excel for basic data parsing and learn advanced functions like pivot tables and VLOOKUPs as needed. • Participate in training and development activities to enhance accounting skills and knowledge
2026-07-01T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Atlanta, GA
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Temporary to Hire
43 - 50 USD / Hourly
Robert Half is looking for a Senior Accountant to join our Full Time Engagement Professional team. As a Full Time Engagement Professional you will be a full time employee of Robert Half earning a salary, comprehensive benefits, overtime and bonuses. As a Full Time Engagement Professional, you will be placed on medium to long term engagements that will allow you to excel while gaining knowledge of new software's, industries and opportunities. When you are in between assignments you will still receive a paycheck from us while working on and developing additional personal and professional skills. If you like going into a foreign set of circumstances and working on a project or fixing what's broken at a company, this is the job for you!!! Some of the projects that you would work on include:• System conversions• Reconciliations• Mergers/Acquisitions• Medical/Maternity Leaves• Annual Audits• Staff Reductions• Peak Workload Demands This is an ongoing opportunity for a Senior Accountant. As a Full Time Engagement Professional the more diverse your background the better! The ideal Senior Accountant will have experience preparing journal entries, monthly and year-end closings, preparing financial statements, assisting with budget prep and analysis, bank reconciliation, fixed asset maintenance and general ledger reconciliation. The Senior Accountant should have knowledge of many aspects of internal reporting during the monthly close. This position is very involved as it will require you to produce Financial Statements, Cash Flow projections, and Budgets. This opportunity offers a challenging and multi-faceted opportunity where effort is rewarded. Role & Responsibilities• Prepare complex journal entries and account reconciliation including but not limited to cash, prepaid expenses and payroll• Prepare monthly balance sheet and income statement analyses for management reporting• Assist in the month end, quarter end and year end closing process including monthly financial close workbook preparation• Assist in implementation, maintenance and adherence to internal controls under SOX and accounting procedures ensuring compliance with GAAP• Maintain capital lease and monthly payment schedules• Maintain fixed asset ledger, depreciation, and reconciliation• In-depth experience with month end balance sheet account reconciliation• Perform month end close, journal entries, with minimum supervision• Recurring journal entries maintenance and reconciliation• Intercompany billings, transactions, and reconciliation• Analyze and coordinate a variety of financial data, and report it in a useful and understandable manner• Participate in various department-wide initiatives• Ad-hoc reporting and special projects, as requested Requirements: This Position requires• A diverse background and a willingness to learn• Technical knowledge and experience working in large accounting packages• Strong Microsoft Excel Skills• 5+ years of experience in accounting• A willingness to adapt to different environments and situations
2026-06-23T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Atlanta, GA
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Temporary to Hire
40 - 44 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to join our non-profit team in Atlanta, Georgia in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This role is ideal for a hands-on Senior Accountant who can manage core financial operations, support cash planning, and contribute to accurate month-end reporting. The position will work closely with leadership to strengthen financial visibility, improve reporting quality, and help maintain reliable accounting processes across the organization. Responsibilities:• Oversee daily accounting activity across the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cash transactions using QuickBooks Online and related tools.• Prepare journal entries, complete account reconciliations, and manage the month-end close process in accordance with established deadlines and checklists.• Analyze cash flow trends, develop short-term projections, and explain underlying assumptions to support financial discussions with leadership.• Assist with audit readiness by organizing schedules, maintaining supporting documentation, and responding to requests for financial information.• Review and process disbursements and receipts, helping ensure transactions are recorded accurately and appropriate approval practices are followed.• Produce financial reports for internal leaders and board-level audiences, including support for variance analysis between budget and actual results.• Help refine internal accounting controls and recommend practical process improvements that strengthen accuracy, compliance, and oversight.• Support chart of accounts and departmental structure updates, including cleanup work, reporting adjustments, and transaction alignment within QuickBooks.• Coordinate payroll-related accounting support, including departmental assignment updates and related general ledger entries as needed.• Monitor integrations and data flow from external payment and donation platforms to help maintain complete and accurate financial records.
2026-07-07T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Atlanta, GA
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Temporary to Hire
43 - 50 USD / Hourly
Robert Half is looking for a Senior Accountant to join our Full Time Engagement Professional team. As a Full Time Engagement Professional you will be a full time employee of Robert Half earning a salary, comprehensive benefits, overtime and bonuses. As a Full Time Engagement Professional, you will be placed on medium to long term engagements that will allow you to excel while gaining knowledge of new software's, industries and opportunities. When you are in between assignments you will still receive a paycheck from us while working on and developing additional personal and professional skills. If you like going into a foreign set of circumstances and working on a project or fixing what's broken at a company, this is the job for you!!! Some of the projects that you would work on include:• System conversions• Reconciliations• Mergers/Acquisitions• Medical/Maternity Leaves• Annual Audits• Staff Reductions• Peak Workload Demands This is an ongoing opportunity for a Senior Accountant. As a Full Time Engagement Professional the more diverse your background the better! The ideal Senior Accountant will have experience preparing journal entries, monthly and year-end closings, preparing financial statements, assisting with budget prep and analysis, bank reconciliation, fixed asset maintenance and general ledger reconciliation. The Senior Accountant should have knowledge of many aspects of internal reporting during the monthly close. This position is very involved as it will require you to produce Financial Statements, Cash Flow projections, and Budgets. This opportunity offers a challenging and multi-faceted opportunity where effort is rewarded. Role & Responsibilities• Prepare complex journal entries and account reconciliation including but not limited to cash, prepaid expenses and payroll• Prepare monthly balance sheet and income statement analyses for management reporting• Assist in the month end, quarter end and year end closing process including monthly financial close workbook preparation• Assist in implementation, maintenance and adherence to internal controls under SOX and accounting procedures ensuring compliance with GAAP• Maintain capital lease and monthly payment schedules• Maintain fixed asset ledger, depreciation, and reconciliation• In-depth experience with month end balance sheet account reconciliation• Perform month end close, journal entries, with minimum supervision• Recurring journal entries maintenance and reconciliation• Intercompany billings, transactions, and reconciliation• Analyze and coordinate a variety of financial data, and report it in a useful and understandable manner• Participate in various department-wide initiatives• Ad-hoc reporting and special projects, as requested Requirements: This Position requires• A diverse background and a willingness to learn• Technical knowledge and experience working in large accounting packages• Strong Microsoft Excel Skills• 5+ years of experience in accounting• A willingness to adapt to different environments and situations
2026-06-23T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Atlanta, GA
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Temporary / Contract
29 - 36 USD / Hourly
We are seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant with construction industry experience to support day-to-day accounting operations and project financial management. This role will be responsible for general ledger activities, job costing, account reconciliations, month-end close, and assisting with project-based reporting. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of construction accounting principles, including cost tracking, progress billing, retainage, and work-in-progress reporting.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts</li><li>Prepare journal entries and assist with month-end and year-end close</li><li>Track and analyze job costs by project, phase, and cost code</li><li>Review project budgets versus actual costs and investigate variances</li><li>Assist with work-in-progress (WIP) schedules and project profitability reporting</li><li>Process and reconcile accounts payable and accounts receivable related to construction projects</li><li>Support progress billing, AIA billing, and customer invoicing</li><li>Review subcontractor invoices, lien waivers, and supporting documentation</li><li>Help ensure proper cost allocation for labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractors</li><li>Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, and balance sheet accounts</li><li>Work closely with project managers and operations teams to ensure accurate financial reporting</li><li>Assist with audit support and compliance with internal controls and company policies</li></ul>
2026-06-26T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Atlanta, GA
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Temporary / Contract
34 - 36 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support a range of accounting activities for client-facing projects in Atlanta, Georgia. This Long-term Contract position offers the opportunity to contribute to core financial operations, maintain accurate records, and provide reliable reporting in a fast-paced onsite environment. The role is well suited for an accounting specialist who enjoys balancing daily transactional work with month-end support, analysis, and process improvement. Responsibilities: • Record and post journal entries accurately while maintaining the integrity of the general ledger. • Contribute to month-end and year-end closing activities by preparing schedules, reviewing balances, and helping finalize financial results. • Reconcile accounts on a regular basis and investigate variances to ensure issues are resolved promptly. • Provide support across accounts payable and accounts receivable tasks as business needs require. • Review financial information and create reports that help management monitor performance and make informed decisions. • Assist with budgeting and forecasting efforts by compiling data and supporting planning activities. • Follow established accounting policies and internal control standards to promote accuracy and compliance. • Prepare documentation for audits and respond to requests for supporting financial records. • Recommend and support workflow improvements that strengthen efficiency within accounting processes.
2026-06-23T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Alpharetta, GA
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Temporary / Contract
34 - 36 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Staff Accountant to support client-facing accounting operations. This is a Long-term Contract position offering the opportunity to contribute to a variety of accounting assignments while working onsite in a focused environment. The ideal candidate will bring strong general ledger experience, sound financial analysis skills, and the ability to manage core accounting activities with accuracy and consistency. Responsibilities: • Record and post accounting entries accurately while maintaining the integrity of the general ledger. • Contribute to monthly and annual closing activities by preparing schedules, reviewing balances, and helping finalize financial results. • Reconcile accounts on a regular basis and investigate variances to ensure issues are resolved promptly. • Provide support across payables and receivables processes to help maintain smooth day-to-day financial operations. • Review financial information and produce reports that help management monitor performance and make informed decisions. • Assist with planning activities by gathering data and supporting budget and forecast preparation. • Follow established accounting policies and internal control standards to promote compliance and accuracy. • Prepare supporting documents for audit requests and respond to information needs in a timely manner. • Recommend workflow enhancements that improve efficiency and strengthen accounting processes.
2026-06-23T00:00:00Z

Accounting Specialist

Atlanta, GA
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Temporary to Hire
28 - 28 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounting Specialist to join a real estate property and facilities management team in Atlanta, Georgia. This onsite opportunity is a contract position with an initial term of six months and the potential to extend or become permanent based on business needs and performance. The person in this role will support day-to-day accounting operations, contribute to accurate financial processing, and work closely with internal stakeholders in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities: • Process invoices, payment requests, and related accounts payable activities while maintaining accuracy and timeliness. • Support accounts receivable tasks by preparing billings, applying payments, and helping resolve outstanding balances. • Perform account reconciliations and review financial records to identify discrepancies and ensure clean reporting. • Assist with routine general accounting work, including journal-related support and transaction tracking within established procedures. • Use Yardi to enter, update, and manage accounting data tied to property or facility-related operations. • Prepare and maintain spreadsheets in Excel for tracking balances, organizing financial details, and supporting reporting needs. • Collaborate with the Director of Business Operations and other team members to keep accounting processes moving efficiently during a leave coverage period. • Contribute to special projects or operational accounting tasks as needed, including work connected to internal process updates when assigned.
2026-07-07T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Clerk

Alpharetta, GA
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Temporary to Hire
23 - 24.5 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to join an automotive organization in Alpharetta, Georgia on a contract basis with the potential for a permanent position. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working through high-volume financial activity, researching discrepancies, and keeping payment records accurate and current. The role will support daily payables operations by reviewing account activity, processing transactions, and helping maintain clean, reliable financial data across key systems. Responsibilities:• Review account activity and reconcile outstanding balances to ensure the general ledger reflects accurate payables information.• Process a large volume of financial transactions, including refunds, invoice-related adjustments, and corrections to payment records.• Maintain account data through detailed cleanup efforts that improve reporting accuracy and support day-to-day financial operations.• Partner with the Accounts Payable team to research payment issues, identify root causes, and resolve open discrepancies promptly.• Analyze spreadsheets with tools such as pivot tables and VLOOKUPs to uncover variances and support resolution efforts.• Assist with payables activities such as invoice coding, invoice processing, and check run support as needed.• Contribute to financial data validation efforts tied to ongoing system-related reconciliation and record accuracy needs.
2026-07-01T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Clerk

Atlanta, GA
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Temporary / Contract
24 - 25 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to support day-to-day accounting operations for a Contract assignment based in Atlanta, Georgia. This role is well suited for someone who is organized, detail-focused, and comfortable handling a high volume of invoice-related work in a fast-paced environment. The position will work in a hybrid schedule, with three days onsite and two days remote, and is expected to last approximately 4 to 6 weeks with the possibility of a short extension. Responsibilities: • Review incoming vendor invoices, assign the appropriate accounting codes, and prepare them for accurate entry into the payables system. • Process accounts payable transactions in Sage Intacct while maintaining accuracy, timeliness, and proper documentation. • Support payment activities by assisting with check runs and helping ensure disbursements are completed according to schedule. • Reconcile invoice details against supporting records and follow up on discrepancies to resolve issues efficiently. • Organize and maintain payable records so documentation is complete, accessible, and audit-ready. • Collaborate with accounting team members to help address outstanding backlog and keep daily AP operations moving smoothly.
2026-07-07T00:00:00Z

Senior Accountant - Construction

Atlanta, GA
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Temporary / Contract
35 - 44 USD / Hourly
We are seeking an experienced Senior Accountant with a strong background in the construction industry to support accounting operations, financial reporting, and project-based financial analysis. This role is responsible for overseeing general ledger activity, managing month-end close, preparing financial statements, and ensuring accurate job costing across multiple projects. The ideal candidate will have experience with construction accounting processes, including work-in-progress (WIP) reporting, progress billing, retainage, cost tracking, and project profitability analysis.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Manage general ledger accounting and ensure accuracy of financial data</li><li>Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules</li><li>Lead monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes</li><li>Analyze and maintain job cost reports by project, phase, and cost code</li><li>Monitor project budgets versus actuals and investigate cost variances</li><li>Prepare and review WIP schedules and project profitability reports</li><li>Support or oversee progress billing, AIA billing, and revenue recognition</li><li>Track and reconcile retainage receivable and payable balances</li><li>Review subcontractor invoices, change orders, lien waivers, and contract-related documentation</li><li>Ensure proper allocation of labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractor costs</li><li>Assist with cash flow reporting related to project activity</li><li>Partner with project managers and operations leaders to provide financial insights and improve cost controls</li></ul>
2026-06-29T00:00:00Z

Accounts Receivable Clerk

Smyrna, GA
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Temporary / Contract
28 - 31.25 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Accounts Receivable Specialist to support a high-volume billing and collections function in Atlanta, Georgia. This is a Contract position focused on keeping invoicing current, resolving outstanding balances, and maintaining accuracy across the order-to-cash cycle. The person in this role will help address a significant billing backlog while working closely with customer billing portals and internal teams in an onsite environment. Responsibilities:• Manage end-to-end accounts receivable activities, including invoice generation, payment follow-up, and account reconciliation across a busy billing workflow.• Process a large weekly volume of customer orders for billing, ensuring invoices are completed accurately and submitted on schedule.• Handle commercial collections by communicating with customers regarding past-due balances and supporting timely payment resolution.• Apply cash receipts and maintain accurate payment records so customer accounts remain current and properly documented.• Work within customer billing portals such as Coupa, Ariba, Cargo, and Service Channel to upload invoices and monitor submission status.• Use Excel tools, including PivotTables and VLOOKUP, to organize billing data, review account activity, and identify discrepancies.• Partner with internal stakeholders to reduce outstanding backlog and support billing priorities tied to prior operational changes.• Investigate invoicing or payment issues and take corrective action to improve accuracy and reduce delays in the receivables proce
2026-06-25T00:00:00Z

Data Entry Clerk

Johns Creek, GA
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Temporary / Contract
19 - 22 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Data Entry Clerk to support the Student Health and Records Office in Georgia. This Long-term Contract position focuses on maintaining accurate student health documentation, assisting with records processing, and helping ensure compliance-related information is complete and properly recorded. The ideal candidate is organized, responsive, and comfortable handling a high volume of sensitive information in a fast-paced administrative setting. Responsibilities: • Respond to student questions regarding required health and compliance documentation and provide clear guidance on submission expectations. • Examine incoming records for accuracy and completeness before preparing them for entry and digital filing. • Sort documents by record type, scan paper files, and upload materials into the appropriate student account. • Enter key health and screening information such as immunizations, physicals, test results, expiration dates, and screening details with a high level of accuracy. • Generate routine reports to identify missing items, inconsistencies, or data issues and help resolve record-related problems. • Communicate with clinical sites and partner organizations to confirm compliance standards and documentation needs. • Assist students with locating outside clinics and other resources related to required health submissions. • Support tracking for student rotations and related compliance items across multiple academic programs and training levels. • Archive historical files by digitizing older records and preparing boxed documents for offsite storage.
2026-06-26T00:00:00Z

Data Entry Clerk

Alpharetta, GA
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Temporary / Contract
22 - 24 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Data Entry Clerk to support administrative work related to tax assessments in Alpharetta, Georgia. This is a Contract position suited for someone who can manage high-volume data tasks with accuracy and consistency while working comfortably in a computer-based environment. The ideal candidate will help maintain organized records, process tax-related information, and support day-to-day administrative operations with a strong focus on precision and timeliness. Responsibilities:• Enter and update tax assessment information in internal databases with a high level of accuracy.• Review numeric and text-based records to confirm completeness and correct inconsistencies before submission.• Maintain organized electronic files and supporting documentation for administrative and tax-related activities.• Process a steady volume of data entry assignments while meeting turnaround expectations and quality standards.• Assist with general administrative tasks connected to county tax assessment records and related documentation.• Verify entered information against source materials to reduce errors and preserve data integrity.
2026-07-06T00:00:00Z