Accountant (Albany, GA)

Lee Hecht Harrison Nederland B.V.; Albany (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Sick days

11 paid holidays

additional employee perks as available

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions is seeking a detail-oriented Accountant to support financial reporting, month-end close, A/P, A/R, reconciliations, and daily accounting operations for a busy multi-venue operation in Albany, GA.

The role requires hands-on accounting skills, ability to manage competing priorities, and adherence to internal controls and financial processes. On-site schedule is Monday–Friday, with some evenings or weekends possible based on business needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field required.
• 3–5 years of accounting experience preferred, event-related a plus.
• Strong understanding of accounting and financial reporting principles.
• Experience with AP/AR, reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end close.
• Advanced Excel and Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Experience with NetSuite and Coupa preferred.
• Detail-oriented with strong communication across management levels.
• Occasional evenings, weekends, or holidays may be required.
• Supervisory experience helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day, month-end, and year-end accounting operations.
• Assist with month-end close, journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial documentation.
• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions, including invoices, deposits, receipts, and expense reports.
• Review daily cash activity, checks, deposits, and disbursements.
• Prepare bank reconciliations and assist with accurate financial reporting.
• Support internal controls, accounting procedures, and audit preparation as needed.
• Assist with event-related financial activity, including settlement support, financial documentation, and income/loss reporting.
• Help maintain compliance with financial policies, procedures, contracts, and applicable regulations.
• Partner with finance leadership on budgeting, purchasing, payroll, and other accounting-related priorities.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Ability to work with all levels of mgm

Strong accounting knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, public administration, or related field

Tools

NetSuite

Coupa

Excel

Job description

Accountant

LHH Recruitment Solutions is seeking a detail-oriented Accountant to support financial reporting, month-end close, accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, and day-to-day accounting operations for a busy multi-venue operation. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on accounting work, can manage competing priorities, and is comfortable supporting internal controls and financial processes.

Why This Role

This position offers the opportunity to take ownership of daily accounting functions while working closely with finance leadership. The Accountant will help keep accounting operations running smoothly, support reporting and compliance, and contribute to accurate financial management across multiple functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day, month-end, and year-end accounting operations.
• Assist with month-end close, journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial documentation.
• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions, including invoices, deposits, receipts, and expense reports.
• Review daily cash activity, checks, deposits, and disbursements.
• Prepare bank reconciliations and assist with accurate financial reporting.
• Support internal controls, accounting procedures, and audit preparation as needed.
• Assist with event-related financial activity, including settlement support, financial documentation, and income/loss reporting.
• Help maintain compliance with financial policies, procedures, contracts, and applicable regulations.
• Partner with finance leadership on budgeting, purchasing, payroll, and other accounting-related priorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, public administration, or a related field required.
• 3–5 years of accounting experience preferred; venue, arena, convention center, hospitality, or event-related accounting experience is a plus.
• Strong understanding of accounting and financial reporting principles.
• Experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end close.
• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with accounting systems such as NetSuite and Coupa preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, communication skills, and ability to work with all levels of management.
• Ability to work occasional evenings, weekends, or holidays based on business needs.
• Prior supervisory experience is helpful but not required.

Schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. On-site availability is preferred, though hybrid flexibility may be considered for the right candidate.

Compensation: $60,000–$70,000 annually, based on experience.

Benefits

• Medical
• dental
• vision insurance
• 401(k) with match
• paid time off
• sick days
• 11 paid holidays
• additional employee perks as available

Pay Details: $60,000.00 to $70,000.00 per year

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.