Accountant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Parking assistance

Professional development

6% retirement contribution

Job summary

The CFS organization in Atlanta is seeking an experienced Accountant to support financial reporting, audits, and key accounting initiatives within a nonprofit setting. You will prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and monthly closes, while collaborating with leadership across affiliated entities and investment accounting to drive accuracy and process improvements.

This role offers a hybrid work schedule with 3 in-office days and 2 remote days each week, 100% employer-paid

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong experience with general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries, accruals, allocations, payroll entries, and other GL transactions.
• Perform bank and account reconciliations and support monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities.
• Assist with financial reporting, audit preparation, tax support, and related accounting schedules.
• Maintain accounting records and reconciliations for affiliated entities and investment activities.
• Calculate management fees, interest income, and other investment-related accounting adjustments.
• Support process improvements, system enhancements, and automation initiatives.

Skills

General ledger accounting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Salary: 75k-85k
Downtown, Atlanta

Why This Opportunity Stands Out for an Accountant

• Join a nationally recognized philanthropic organization where the Accountant supports meaningful community impact.
• Gain broad exposure as an Accountant across nonprofit accounting, affiliated entities, and investment-related activities.
• Work closely with leadership while contributing as an Accountant to financial reporting, audits, and key accounting initiatives.
• Develop expertise through complex accounting transactions that help the Accountant build valuable long-term career skills.
• Be part of a collaborative and innovative finance team that encourages professional growth for every Accountant.
• Enjoy a flexible 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.

Key Responsibilities of the Accountant

• Prepare journal entries, accruals, allocations, payroll entries, and other general ledger transactions as a core responsibility of the Accountant.
• 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 accounting records and reconciliations for affiliated entities and investment activities.
• Calculate management fees, interest income, and other investment-related accounting adjustments.
• Support process improvements, system enhancements, and automation initiatives that help the Accountant drive efficiency.

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.
• Understanding of fund accounting, investment accounting, consolidations, or corporate accounting principles.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience working with ERP or accounting systems.
• Nonprofit accounting experience preferred but not required.