Staff Accountant

NorthPoint Search Group; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

NorthPoint Search Group seeks a Staff Accountant to join our Atlanta accounting team. The role will support day-to-day operations including accounts payable, payroll, reconciliations, and general ledger activity.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and thrives in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include processing invoices, managing payroll reconciliations, making journal entries, and assisting with month-end close and financial reporting.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Experience with accounts payable, payroll processing, reconciliations, and general ledger accounting.
• Experience with Sage Intacct preferred, strong Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts payable processing, including invoice entry, credit card transactions, cash receipts, and related accounting activity.
• Enter payroll information, assist with payroll reconciliations, and prepare monthly statements for outstanding accounts receivable.
• Prepare journal entries, reconcile general ledger and credit card accounts, and assist with account analysis and discrepancy resolution.
• Support month-end and year-end close, financial reporting, audits, and maintenance of accurate financial records and supporting documentation.

Skills

Accounts payable

Payroll processing

Reconciliations

General ledger

Excel

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Sage Intacct

Microsoft Excel

Job description

We are seeking a Staff Accountant to join a growing accounting team in Atlanta, GA. This position will support day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable, payroll, reconciliations, and general ledger activity. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable working in a fast-paced accounting environment.

What You'll Do

• Manage accounts payable processing, including invoice entry, credit card transactions, cash receipts, and related accounting activity.
• Enter payroll information, assist with payroll reconciliations, and prepare monthly statements for outstanding accounts receivable.
• Prepare journal entries, reconcile general ledger and credit card accounts, and assist with account analysis and discrepancy resolution.
• Support month-end and year-end close, financial reporting, audits, and maintenance of accurate financial records and supporting documentation.

What We're Looking For

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Previous accounting experience with accounts payable, payroll processing, reconciliations, and general ledger accounting.
• Experience with Sage Intacct preferred, along with strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

What You'll Bring

• Solid understanding of basic accounting principles and general ledger processes.
• High degree of accuracy when entering, reviewing, and reconciling financial information.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with accounting and operational teams.
• Professional communication skills and the ability to maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive financial information.