Staff Accountant

Kids for the Future; Gainesville (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Kids for the Future is seeking a Staff Accountant to support the accounting department with AR processing, reconciliations, and month-end close activities. This role ensures accuracy and compliance with company policies and timely preparation of financial reports.

The position reports to the Controller and supports multiple entities within the portfolio. A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance and 4–7+ years of accounting experience are required, with preference for manufacturing or

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• 4–7+ years of accounting experience.
• Experience in manufacturing, construction, or similar environments preferred.
• Strong understanding of General Ledger and financial reporting.
• End-to-end accounting process knowledge with ERP experience (NetSuite or similar).

Responsibilities

• Manage the full-cycle accounts receivable process, including deposit invoicing, cash application, and collections.
• Monitor aging reports and follow up on outstanding balances.
• Investigate and resolve billing discrepancies and customer inquiries.
• Perform AR-related reconciliations and prepare AR reports for management.
• Support month-end close and financial reporting activities.
• Collaborate with operations, payroll, and finance to improve processes.

Skills

Accounts receivable

General ledger

Month-end close

Financial reporting

Cash application

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

• Base Pay $45,000.00 - $75,000.00 / Year
• Employee Type FT Exempt

Overview

We are seeking a Staff Accountant with strong accounting experience to support the accounting department through the accurate and timely processing of accounts receivable transactions, account reconciliations, and month-end close activities. This role plays a key part in maintaining financial accuracy, ensuring compliance with company policies, and supporting the preparation of financial reports.

Job Type: Full-Time | Exempt

Reports To: Controller

Supports: Multiple entities within the parent company's portfolio

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Receivable

• Manage the full-cycle accounts receivable process, including deposit invoicing, cash application, collections, and customer account maintenance.
• Monitor aging reports and follow up on outstanding balances to ensure timely collection of receivables.
• Investigate and resolve billing discrepancies, payment issues, and customer account inquiries.
• Reconcile customer accounts and maintain accurate AR records.
• Prepare AR-related reports and analysis for management review.

System Reconciliations

• Perform weekly reconciliations between ERP and Accounting systems.
• Research and resolve reconciling items and discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Assist with balance sheet account reviews and ensure account accuracy.

Month-End Close

• Support month-end close, account reconciliations, and financial reporting activities.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of financial data during the engagement

Other Duties

• Assist with accounting activities across multiple operating entities.
• Collaborate with operations, payroll, and finance personnel to resolve accounting issues and improve processes.
• Work directly with accounting leadership to document processes and reporting responsibilities.
• Assist with knowledge transfer to ensure continuity of accounting operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 4–7+ years of accounting experience
• Experience in manufacturing, construction, or similar operational environments preferred
• Strong understanding of:
• General Ledger and financial reporting
• Inventory and/or job costing (preferred)
• End-to-end accounting process flows
• Professional ERP (i.e., NetSuite or similar systems)

What We’re Looking For

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable working in an environment where processes may not be fully defined
• Ability to connect system data to operational and financial impact
• Clear communicator who can translate findings into actionable recommendations