Staff Accountant

The Intersect Group; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Intersect Group is seeking a Staff Accountant for an onsite role in Atlanta. This contract-to-hire opportunity focuses on month-end close, general ledger accuracy, and robust reconciliations within a fast-paced technology-enabled environment.

You will contribute to process improvements, support audits, and collaborate with senior leadership. CPA or CPA track with sponsorship eligibility is preferred, Big 4 experience welcomed but not required, and you must be able to work onsite at least

Qualifications

• Experience with month-end closing processes.
• CPA or CPA track with sponsorship eligibility.
• Ability to work onsite in Atlanta at least 4 days a week.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Experience adapting to new systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and execute month-end closing activities efficiently.
• Manage general ledger entries and ensure correctness.
• Perform account reconcilations and resolve discrepancies.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements within accounting practices.
• Support audit and compliance activities when necessary.
• Collaborate with team members to streamline accounting workflows.
• Maintain accurate financial records and documentation.

Skills

Adaptability

Detail oriented

Analytical mindset

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

CPA track

Big 4 experience (preferred)

Job description

Staff Accountant

Location: Atlanta (Onsite) Local Candidates Only

Opportunity: Contract to Hire

Compensation: Up to $70K annual salary

Company Overview

A growing technology-enabled organization focused on expanding through both acquisition and organic growth. Our client aims to build a dynamic environment that offers employees opportunities to learn, advance, and work directly with senior leadership. The organization fosters a collaborative, work-hard-play-hard culture with regular social activities.

Role Summary

The Staff Accountant will handle month-end close processes, manage general ledger activities, and perform reconciliations. This role requires a detail-oriented professional who can adapt quickly to systems and thrive in a fast-paced environment. Successful candidates will contribute to process improvements and support financial accuracy.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and execute month-end closing activities efficiently.
• Manage general ledger entries and ensure correctness.
• Perform account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements within accounting practices.
• Support audit and compliance activities when necessary.
• Collaborate with team members to streamline accounting workflows.
• Maintain accurate financial records and documentation.

Key Requirements

• Proven ability to adapt to new systems and learn quickly.
• Outgoing, humble, and driven with a critical thinking mindset.
• Experience with month-end closing processes.
• CPA or CPA track with sponsorship eligibility.
• Past Big 4 experience considered but not required.
• Knowledge or experience with AI tools is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work at least 4 days a week onsite in Atlanta.

The ideal candidate will join a team with growth potential and exposure to executive leadership.