10 Results for Entry Level Staff Accountant Jobs in Marietta, GA

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Staff Accountant

Chamblee, GA
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Temporary to Hire
25 - 31 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join a wholesale distribution organization in Chamblee, Georgia in a contract capacity with the potential for a permanent position. This position plays a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting month-end close activities, and delivering reporting that helps business leaders make informed decisions. The ideal candidate brings strong accounting fundamentals, sound analytical judgment, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities: • Support the monthly close cycle by evaluating ledger activity, recording journal entries, and preparing detailed backup documentation. • Complete account reconciliations across balance sheet and cash accounts, ensuring discrepancies are researched and resolved promptly. • Examine financial reports for accuracy, identify unusual fluctuations, and follow through on variance investigations. • Create monthly budget-to-actual reporting for departments, summarize key drivers behind variances, and share results with leadership teams. • Assist with the development of annual budgets and ongoing forecasts by compiling data, reviewing assumptions, and contributing financial insight. • Maintain weekly cash flow reporting by tracking payment activity and confirming vendor disbursements are properly reflected. • Prepare sales tax filings and help uphold compliance with applicable reporting and regulatory requirements. • Recommend improvements to accounting workflows, internal controls, and automation opportunities to strengthen efficiency and accuracy. • Provide requested financial information for internal stakeholders, external auditors, and bank review processes as needed.
2026-09-28T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Atlanta, GA
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Temporary / Contract
34 - 36 USD / Hourly
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 Key Responsibilities Prepare and post journal entries and maintain the general ledgerAssist with month-end and year-end close processesPerform account reconciliations and resolve discrepanciesSupport accounts payable and accounts receivable functions as neededAnalyze financial data and prepare reports for managementAssist with budgeting and forecasting activitiesEnsure compliance with GAAP and internal controlsSupport audit requests and prepare necessary documentationIdentify process improvement opportunities to increase efficiency
2026-09-18T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Atlanta, GA
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Temporary to Hire
35 - 36 USD / Hourly
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 Key Responsibilities Prepare and post journal entries and maintain the general ledgerAssist with month-end and year-end close processesPerform account reconciliations and resolve discrepanciesSupport accounts payable and accounts receivable functions as neededAnalyze financial data and prepare reports for managementAssist with budgeting and forecasting activitiesEnsure compliance with GAAP and internal controlsSupport audit requests and prepare necessary documentationIdentify process improvement opportunities to increase efficiency
2026-09-15T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Atlanta, GA
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Temporary to Hire
40 - 48 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
2026-09-15T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Atlanta, GA
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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. Responsibilities: • Lead monthly close activities by preparing schedules, reviewing account activity, and ensuring timely completion of reporting deadlines. • Maintain the integrity of the general ledger by recording and validating financial transactions with a high degree of accuracy. • Prepare and post journal entries supported by clear documentation and appropriate approvals. • Perform detailed account reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and resolve outstanding items promptly. • Complete bank reconciliations on a recurring basis to verify cash activity and identify variances. • Support accounts payable-related accounting tasks, including reviewing entries and ensuring proper expense recognition. • Analyze financial data and provide insights that help improve accuracy, compliance, and reporting consistency. • Partner with internal stakeholders to address accounting issues, clarify balances, and support audit or reporting requests.
2026-09-30T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Duluth, GA
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Temporary / Contract
40 - 45 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
2026-09-15T00:00:00Z

Accountant III (Sr. Accountant)

Atlanta, GA
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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. Responsibilities: • Lead monthly close activities by preparing entries, reviewing balances, and helping ensure timely and accurate financial reporting. • Maintain the general ledger by recording financial activity correctly and investigating variances or unusual account movements. • Perform detailed reconciliations for balance sheet accounts and resolve discrepancies with appropriate follow-up and documentation. • Complete bank account reviews and cash-related reconciliations to confirm accuracy between internal records and external statements. • Analyze period-over-period fluctuations and identify meaningful drivers behind changes in financial results. • Support disbursement and payment processing activities by verifying transactions, monitoring controls, and addressing exceptions as needed. • Prepare and post journal entries with clear support, appropriate classification, and compliance with accounting policies. • 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

Accounts Payable Specialist

Cartersville, GA
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Temporary to Hire
27 - 30 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a dependable Accounts Payable Specialist to join a collaborative accounting team. This contract opportunity focuses on managing high-volume payables activity while also supporting purchasing-related coordination across daily operations. The right candidate will bring strong accuracy, sound judgment, and the ability to stay organized while handling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities: • Oversee the full accounts payable cycle by reviewing invoices, assigning proper coding, routing items for approval, and preparing payments for processing. • Compare purchase orders, receiving documentation, and vendor billing to confirm that transactions are accurate before payment is released. • Reconcile supplier statements, investigate variances, and work through billing issues to ensure vendor accounts remain current and accurate. • Contribute to month-end accounting tasks by assisting with reconciliations, accrual-related support, and other close activities as needed. • Partner with procurement and operations teams to address purchasing discrepancies, receiving concerns, and documentation gaps. • Maintain purchasing and inventory records with a high level of accuracy to support reporting and transaction traceability. • Respond to vendor questions regarding payment timing, account balances, and outstanding items in a clear and timely manner. • Organize financial records and supporting documents in accordance with internal controls, audit readiness expectations, and company procedures. • Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and accuracy within accounts payable and purchasing workflows through process enhancements.
2026-09-29T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Specialist

Atlanta, GA
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Temporary / Contract
27 - 31 USD / Hourly
Robert Half is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to join our Full-Time Engagement Professional (FTEP) team. In this role, you are a full-time Robert Half employee, earning a competitive salary along with comprehensive benefits, overtime eligibility, and bonus opportunities. As a Full-Time Engagement Professional, you will support medium- to long-term client engagements, giving you exposure to new systems, industries, and accounting challenges. Even between assignments, you’ll continue to receive a paycheck while building new technical and professional skills. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys stepping into new environments, tackling complex projects, and helping organizations improve or stabilize their accounting operations. Engagements May Include: Accounting system implementations or conversionsAccount reconciliationsMergers and acquisitions supportCoverage for medical or maternity leavesAnnual audit preparationStaff reductions or peak workload support This is an ongoing opportunity for a strong Accounts Payable professional. The more diverse your background, the better. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience with full-cycle AP, including high-volume invoice processing, three-way matching, batching, and coding invoices. Experience with vendor setup, expense reporting, subledger reconciliations, and journal entries is highly valued. Key Responsibilities: Match, batch, code, and enter invoicesPost and reconcile AP batchesResearch and resolve invoice discrepanciesReconcile AP subledger to the general ledgerMaintain capital lease and monthly payment schedulesUse Excel (VLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables) to analyze data Qualifications: 3+ years of accounting or accounts payable experienceStrong Excel skillsExperience with large ERP/accounting systemsAdaptability and eagerness to learn
2026-09-18T00:00:00Z

Payroll Clerk

Atlanta, GA
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Temporary to Hire
19 - 20 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Payroll Clerk to join a busy team, supporting payroll operations in a fast-moving beverage distribution and wholesale environment. This is a contract opportunity with permanent potential for someone who thrives in detail-focused work and can maintain accuracy while handling large volumes of information. The role is fully onsite and offers the chance to contribute to a structured payroll process while building long-term career potential. Responsibilities: • Enter and update payroll details in the system, including hours worked, earnings, deductions, and employee changes, with a strong focus on accuracy. • Check payroll entries against internal records and timekeeping information to confirm completeness and resolve inconsistencies. • Support payroll preparation by assisting with reviews before processing and validating results after payroll runs are completed. • Maintain organized payroll files and documentation to support record retention and compliance needs. • Investigate data issues, make appropriate corrections when needed, and raise more complex discrepancies to the payroll team promptly. • Work closely with payroll staff to help meet processing timelines and ensure employees are paid correctly and on schedule. • Perform repetitive data entry tasks efficiently while preserving a high standard of precision in a high-volume office setting.
2026-10-02T00:00:00Z

10 results for Entry Level Staff Accountant in Marietta, GA