Accountant

CFS; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Parking assistance

Retirement plan

Job summary

CFS, based in the Atlanta metro area, is seeking an Accountant to join a nonprofit finance team. The role focuses on general ledger, reconciliations, financial reporting, and investment accounting across affiliated entities. This is a hybrid position with three in-office days and two remote days weekly.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in accounting, solid Excel and ERP experience, and a strong commitment to process improvement and compliance within a philanthropy-focused organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting is required.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong general ledger, reconciliations, and financial reporting experience.
• Nonprofit accounting experience is preferred but not required.
• Familiarity with fund accounting, investment accounting, consolidations, or corporate accounting principles.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries, accruals, allocations, payroll-related entries, and other general ledger transactions.
• Perform bank and account reconciliations while supporting close activities.
• Assist with financial reporting, audit prep, tax support, and related schedules.
• Maintain financial records for affiliated entities and investment activity.
• Calculate management fees, interest income, and investment-related adjustments.
• Partner with the team to identify efficiencies and support system enhancements.

Skills

General ledger accounting

Reconciliations

Financial reporting

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Accounting software

Job description

Salary: $75,000 - $85,000

(Must be based in or within commuting distance of the Atlanta metro area)

Why This Opportunity Stands Out for an Accountant

• Join a nationally recognized philanthropic organization where the Accountant plays an important role in supporting meaningful community impact.
• Gain well-rounded experience as an Accountant across nonprofit accounting, affiliated entities, and investment-related activities.
• Work closely with leadership and contribute to financial reporting, audits, compliance support, and key accounting initiatives.
• This Accountant position offers exposure to complex accounting transactions that can strengthen your long-term career growth.
• Be part of a collaborative accounting and finance team that values innovation, process improvement, and professional development.
• Enjoy a hybrid schedule with 3 in-office days and 2 remote days each week.
• Receive 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employee-only plans.
• Benefit from employer-paid life insurance, disability coverage, and transportation or parking assistance.
• Access ongoing learning opportunities, Individual Development Plans, and resources designed to help the Accountant continue developing professionally.
• Take advantage of a strong retirement program, including a 6% employer contribution after one year regardless of employee participation.

Downtown, GA

Key Responsibilities of the Accountant

• Prepare journal entries, accruals, allocations, payroll-related entries, and other general ledger transactions.
• Perform bank and account reconciliations while supporting monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities.
• Assist with financial reporting, audit preparation, tax support, and related accounting schedules.
• Maintain financial records and reconciliations for affiliated entities and investment activities.
• Calculate management fees, interest income, and other investment-related accounting adjustments.
• Partner with the team to identify efficiencies and support accounting system enhancements and automation efforts.

Qualifications For The Accountant

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in an Accountant or accounting-related role.
• Strong experience with general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Nonprofit accounting experience is preferred but not required.
• Understanding of fund accounting, investment accounting, consolidations, or corporate accounting principles.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience working with accounting software and ERP systems.