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14 results for Forensic Accountant in Atlanta, GA

Accountant
  • Atlanta, GA
  • onsite
  • Temporary to Hire
  • 36 - 38 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an Accountant to join a financial services team in Atlanta, Georgia in a contract-to-permanent position. This opportunity is well suited for an early-career accounting specialist who is eager to build expertise, take ownership of assigned funds, and learn established processes from the ground up. The role offers a mix of hands-on accounting work, close collaboration with experienced colleagues, and a hybrid schedule after an initial onsite training period.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage day-to-day accounting activities for a portfolio of approximately 6 to 7 funds, ensuring transactions are recorded accurately and on schedule.<br>• Perform full-cycle accounting tasks, including preparing journal entries, maintaining general ledger activity, and supporting month-end close processes.<br>• Review and monitor accounts payable and accounts receivable activity to help maintain timely soft close and hard close deadlines.<br>• Complete bank and account reconciliations, investigate variances, and resolve outstanding items with appropriate follow-up.<br>• Support accrual-related accounting by preparing entries and assisting with period-end reporting requirements.<br>• Use Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Excel to organize financial data, track account activity, and produce routine reporting for the team.<br>• Partner with colleagues to absorb recurring fund accounting responsibilities and help improve workflow coverage across the group.
  • 2026-08-25T00:00:00Z
Accounting Specialist
  • Johns Creek, GA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 22.1635 - 25.663 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an Accounting Specialist to provide contract support for sales and use tax administration in Suwanee, Georgia. This position focuses on maintaining accurate tax-related customer records, managing exemption documentation, and supporting data integrity within Avalara. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience with AvaTax and a careful, organized approach to accounting data and reconciliation work.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage customer tax records in Avalara AvaTax, ensuring account details remain current and accurate.<br>• Configure tax jurisdiction information for U.S. states and maintain related sales tax data within the system.<br>• Examine resale and exemption documents for completeness, validity, and proper record retention.<br>• Align exemption certificates with the correct customer profiles to support accurate tax treatment.<br>• Update master data such as exemption status, tax classifications, and shipping destination details.<br>• Investigate missing, expired, or incorrect tax documentation and take action to resolve discrepancies.<br>• Support cleanup efforts, validation activities, and reconciliations tied to tax data in Avalara.<br>• Work with Accounting, Customer Service, and cross-functional partners to address tax data issues efficiently.
  • 2026-09-18T00:00:00Z
Accounting Specialist
  • Atlanta, GA
  • onsite
  • Temporary to Hire
  • 28.5 - 33 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an Accounting Specialist to join a growing team in Atlanta, Georgia in a hybrid contract-to-permanent role. This opportunity is ideal for someone in accounting who enjoys balancing day-to-day transactional work with broader ledger support and problem-solving. The position plays an important role in maintaining accurate financial records, collaborating across accounting functions, and contributing to process improvements as systems are optimized.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage the full cycle of accounts payable and accounts receivable activities, including invoice handling, payment coordination, collections, and billing support.<br>• Prepare and post journal entries while helping maintain the accuracy and integrity of the general ledger.<br>• Perform account and bank reconciliations on a regular basis to ensure financial records are complete and properly balanced.<br>• Review and process employee expense submissions in accordance with company policies and documentation standards.<br>• Investigate variances and accounting issues, identify root causes, and work with internal partners to resolve discrepancies promptly.<br>• Provide hands-on support to the accounting team during system optimization efforts and related operational updates.<br>• Assist with daily and monthly accounting tasks that contribute to timely and accurate financial reporting.<br>• Partner with team members and leadership to keep accounting workflows organized, efficient, and compliant.
  • 2026-08-27T00:00:00Z
Accounting Specialist
  • Tucker, GA
  • onsite
  • Temporary to Hire
  • 22.9615 - 26.587 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounting Specialist to support a growing team in Tucker, GA. This contract opportunity with potential for a permanent role is ideal for someone who can begin with high-volume administrative accounting support and gradually take on broader responsibilities across payables, receivables, and tax-related work. The role requires accuracy, sound judgment with financial data, and a solid grasp of core accounting principles to help maintain organized and reliable records.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Enter, review, and organize financial data to improve record accuracy and support day-to-day accounting operations.</p><p>• Perform account cleanup activities by identifying discrepancies, correcting errors, and maintaining orderly documentation.</p><p>• Assist with accounts payable processing, including invoice handling, coding, and payment support.</p><p>• Manage accounts receivable tasks such as invoicing, payment application, and monitoring outstanding balances through the full receivables cycle.</p><p>• Support billing activities to ensure customer charges are prepared correctly and issued on time.</p><p>• Prepare and review account reconciliations to confirm balances and resolve variances promptly.</p><p>• Contribute to sales and use tax work by gathering data, supporting calculations, and helping maintain compliance records.</p><p>• Apply knowledge of debits, credits, general ledger activity, and journal entries to support accurate financial reporting.</p>
  • 2026-09-18T00:00:00Z
Financial Analyst
  • Lawrenceville, GA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 26.125 - 30.25 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for a Financial Analyst to join a growing team and contribute to core finance activities that help guide business performance. This Long-term Contract position offers strong hands-on exposure to reporting, forecasting, budgeting, and operational analysis in a collaborative environment. The role is well suited for an early-career candidate who enjoys working with data, building insights, and supporting informed decision-making across the business.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Create and maintain financial reports, budget tracking tools, and forecast updates to support ongoing planning activities.<br>• Examine financial results and performance trends to highlight variances, risks, and opportunities for management review.<br>• Develop and update Excel-based models, schedules, and analytical worksheets used in routine and ad hoc evaluations.<br>• Assist with month-end close support by preparing account analyses and organizing reporting materials.<br>• Monitor key business indicators and operational metrics to help assess overall performance.<br>• Work closely with accounting and operations partners to collect, validate, and interpret financial information.<br>• Contribute to special projects and recommend more efficient approaches to recurring financial processes.
  • 2026-09-17T00:00:00Z
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
Staff Accountant
  • Alpharetta, GA
  • onsite
  • Temporary to Hire
  • 35 - 38 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for a Staff Accountant to support the financial operations of a healthcare organization in Alpharetta, Georgia. This contract opportunity with potential for a permanent role is ideal for an accounting specialist who is comfortable working in a fast-paced medical practice environment and partnering with both operational and clinical stakeholders. The role will focus on core accounting activities, financial reporting, close processes, and revenue-related analysis to help leadership make informed business decisions.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee day-to-day accounting activities by maintaining the general ledger, recording journal entries, and completing account reconciliations.<br>• Execute monthly, quarterly, and annual close procedures to ensure financial records are complete and accurate.<br>• Prepare financial statements, management summaries, and performance reports for leadership review.<br>• Reconcile banking activity, credit card transactions, and key balance sheet accounts on a regular basis.<br>• Review accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cash flow trends to support sound financial operations.<br>• Collaborate with billing and revenue cycle teams to validate reimbursements, patient payments, contractual adjustments, and write-offs.<br>• Analyze provider output, collections, patient activity, and other practice metrics to identify financial trends and performance drivers.<br>• Assist with budget development, forecasting, audit support, tax-related preparation, and process improvements that strengthen controls and reporting accuracy.
  • 2026-09-17T00:00:00Z
Staff Accountant
  • Atlanta, GA
  • onsite
  • Temporary to Hire
  • 35 - 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>
  • 2026-09-15T00:00:00Z
Sr. Accountant
  • Atlanta, GA
  • onsite
  • Temporary to Hire
  • 40 - 48 USD / Hourly
  • <p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>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&#39;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&#39;s broken at a company, this is the job for you!!!</p><p><br></p><p>Some of the projects that you would work on include:</p><p>• System conversions</p><p>• Reconciliations</p><p>• Mergers/Acquisitions</p><p>• Medical/Maternity Leaves</p><p>• Annual Audits</p><p>• Staff Reductions</p><p>• Peak Workload Demands</p><p><br></p><p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>Role &amp; Responsibilities</p><p>• Prepare complex journal entries and account reconciliation including but not limited to cash, prepaid expenses and payroll</p><p>• Prepare monthly balance sheet and income statement analyses for management reporting</p><p>• Assist in the month end, quarter end and year end closing process including monthly financial close workbook preparation</p><p>• Assist in implementation, maintenance and adherence to internal controls under SOX and accounting procedures ensuring compliance with GAAP</p><p>• Maintain capital lease and monthly payment schedules</p><p>• Maintain fixed asset ledger, depreciation, and reconciliation</p><p>• In-depth experience with month end balance sheet account reconciliation</p><p>• Perform month end close, journal entries, with minimum supervision</p><p>• Recurring journal entries maintenance and reconciliation</p><p>• Intercompany billings, transactions, and reconciliation</p><p>• Analyze and coordinate a variety of financial data, and report it in a useful and understandable manner</p><p>• Participate in various department-wide initiatives</p><p>• Ad-hoc reporting and special projects, as requested</p><p><br></p><p>Requirements:</p><p><br></p><p>This Position requires</p><p>• A diverse background and a willingness to learn</p><p>• Technical knowledge and experience working in large accounting packages</p><p>• Strong Microsoft Excel Skills</p><p>• 5+ years of experience in accounting</p><p>• A willingness to adapt to different environments and situations</p>
  • 2026-09-15T00:00:00Z
Sr. Accountant
  • Cumming, GA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 42 - 46 USD / Hourly
  • <p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>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&#39;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&#39;s broken at a company, this is the job for you!!!</p><p><br></p><p>Some of the projects that you would work on include:</p><p>• System conversions</p><p>• Reconciliations</p><p>• Mergers/Acquisitions</p><p>• Medical/Maternity Leaves</p><p>• Annual Audits</p><p>• Staff Reductions</p><p>• Peak Workload Demands</p><p><br></p><p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>Role &amp; Responsibilities</p><p>• Prepare complex journal entries and account reconciliation including but not limited to cash, prepaid expenses and payroll</p><p>• Prepare monthly balance sheet and income statement analyses for management reporting</p><p>• Assist in the month end, quarter end and year end closing process including monthly financial close workbook preparation</p><p>• Assist in implementation, maintenance and adherence to internal controls under SOX and accounting procedures ensuring compliance with GAAP</p><p>• Maintain capital lease and monthly payment schedules</p><p>• Maintain fixed asset ledger, depreciation, and reconciliation</p><p>• In-depth experience with month end balance sheet account reconciliation</p><p>• Perform month end close, journal entries, with minimum supervision</p><p>• Recurring journal entries maintenance and reconciliation</p><p>• Intercompany billings, transactions, and reconciliation</p><p>• Analyze and coordinate a variety of financial data, and report it in a useful and understandable manner</p><p>• Participate in various department-wide initiatives</p><p>• Ad-hoc reporting and special projects, as requested</p><p><br></p><p>Requirements:</p><p><br></p><p>This Position requires</p><p>• A diverse background and a willingness to learn</p><p>• Technical knowledge and experience working in large accounting packages</p><p>• Strong Microsoft Excel Skills</p><p>• 5+ years of experience in accounting</p><p>• A willingness to adapt to different environments and situations</p>
  • 2026-09-18T00:00:00Z
Sr. Accountant
  • Duluth, GA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 40 - 45 USD / Hourly
  • <p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>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&#39;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&#39;s broken at a company, this is the job for you!!!</p><p><br></p><p>Some of the projects that you would work on include:</p><p>• System conversions</p><p>• Reconciliations</p><p>• Mergers/Acquisitions</p><p>• Medical/Maternity Leaves</p><p>• Annual Audits</p><p>• Staff Reductions</p><p>• Peak Workload Demands</p><p><br></p><p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>Role &amp; Responsibilities</p><p>• Prepare complex journal entries and account reconciliation including but not limited to cash, prepaid expenses and payroll</p><p>• Prepare monthly balance sheet and income statement analyses for management reporting</p><p>• Assist in the month end, quarter end and year end closing process including monthly financial close workbook preparation</p><p>• Assist in implementation, maintenance and adherence to internal controls under SOX and accounting procedures ensuring compliance with GAAP</p><p>• Maintain capital lease and monthly payment schedules</p><p>• Maintain fixed asset ledger, depreciation, and reconciliation</p><p>• In-depth experience with month end balance sheet account reconciliation</p><p>• Perform month end close, journal entries, with minimum supervision</p><p>• Recurring journal entries maintenance and reconciliation</p><p>• Intercompany billings, transactions, and reconciliation</p><p>• Analyze and coordinate a variety of financial data, and report it in a useful and understandable manner</p><p>• Participate in various department-wide initiatives</p><p>• Ad-hoc reporting and special projects, as requested</p>
  • 2026-09-15T00:00:00Z
Accounting Manager
  • Norcross, GA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 50 - 60 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an Accounting Manager to support a Contract engagement based in Norcross, Georgia. This role will focus on strengthening accounting operations through year-end audit resolution, policy development, and improvements to long-term project accounting practices. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting expertise and can step into a hands-on environment that requires organization, analysis, and process refinement.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead efforts to address outstanding year-end audit matters and coordinate timely follow-up on open accounting items.<br>• Review and enhance long-term project accounting methods to improve consistency, accuracy, and policy alignment.<br>• Draft, revise, and formalize accounting policies and procedures to support compliant financial reporting.<br>• Evaluate revenue recognition practices and update related accounting guidance where needed.<br>• Perform detailed account cleanup activities to resolve discrepancies and improve ledger integrity.<br>• Manage month-end close tasks, including preparing and reviewing journal entries and supporting schedules.<br>• Oversee general ledger activity and ensure account reconciliations are completed accurately and on time.<br>• Partner with internal stakeholders to identify accounting gaps, recommend corrective actions, and support implementation of improved controls.
  • 2026-09-14T00:00:00Z
Accounting Clerk
  • Lawrenceville, GA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 21.375 - 24.75 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an Accounting Clerk to support a busy finance team with day-to-day accounting and administrative activities in Lawrenceville, Georgia. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys detailed financial work, stays organized in a fast-paced setting, and can contribute reliably during a period of team change. The role offers hands-on involvement with billing, receivables, invoice entry, and record maintenance while working onsite and collaborating closely with accounting staff.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Monitor and organize employee asset and equipment records, ensuring documentation is complete and up to date.<br>• Examine billing details, time entries, and project-related information to confirm accuracy before processing.<br>• Support recurring invoicing activities and assist with accounts receivable follow-up and documentation.<br>• Input approved invoices and other financial information into the accounting platform with a high level of accuracy.<br>• Maintain mileage logs and other operational records required for reporting and internal tracking.<br>• Provide day-to-day administrative assistance to the finance department, including document handling and general accounting support.<br>• Contribute to special assignments and additional finance-related tasks as business needs arise.
  • 2026-09-17T00:00:00Z
Accounting Assistant
  • Atlanta, GA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 25 - 31 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an Accounting Assistant to support a part-time, onsite opportunity in Atlanta, Georgia. This is a Long-term Contract position expected to begin as a 2-3 month ongoing engagement, with the potential to provide continued support as accounting operations expand. The role is ideal for someone who can strengthen day-to-day accounts payable and accounts receivable activities while helping establish practical banking and payment procedures. You will work closely with the accounting team to bring structure to financial workflows and maintain accurate transaction processing in a developing environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable tasks, including invoice handling, payment tracking, and customer-related transaction support.<br>• Set up new clients and customer records within banking platforms and ensure account information is entered accurately.<br>• Administer payment activity through banking portals and support the day-to-day use of electronic payment tools.<br>• Help design and document procedures for payable, receivable, and banking operations to improve consistency and control.<br>• Process and code invoices while maintaining organized records and supporting timely approvals and disbursements.<br>• Assist with bank reconciliations and monitor financial transactions to identify and resolve discrepancies.<br>• Work within Sage Cloud and other accounting systems to maintain reliable financial data and support reporting needs.<br>• Provide hands-on support as the accounting team builds out new workflows related to accrual-based processes and payment management.<br>• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to implement practical AP, AR, and banking procedures that align with operational needs.
  • 2026-09-15T00:00:00Z