Staff Accountant

Ledgent; Gainesville (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ledgent is seeking a Staff Accountant to support day-to-day accounting operations for one of its client entities. The role covers transactional accounting, including AP, AR, billing, and reconciliations, with general accounting support in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field, 3+ years of experience, and hands-on familiarity with ERP systems and Excel. Payroll knowledge is a plus, though not a primary focus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance required.
• 3+ years of accounting experience with AP/AR, billing, and general accounting support.
• Experience with ERP systems and Excel (VLOOKUPs); QuickBooks and NetSuite preferred.
• Payroll exposure is a plus but not the primary focus.

Responsibilities

• Process Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable transactions accurately and timely.
• Manage billing, invoicing, and cash application activities.
• Perform account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies as needed.
• Assist with month-end close activities, including journal entries and account analysis.
• Maintain accurate financial records and support general ledger activities.
• Monitor outstanding receivables and assist with collections efforts when necessary.
• Support payroll processing and payroll-related administrative tasks as needed.
• Ensure compliance with internal accounting policies and procedures.
• Partner with internal departments to resolve accounting-related questions and issues.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and workflow efficiencies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Deadline-driven

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

QuickBooks

NetSuite

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Ledgent Finance & Accounting's client is seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support the day-to-day accounting operations of one of its business entities. This role will be responsible for transactional accounting activities including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, billing, reconciliations, and general accounting support. The ideal candidate is hands-on, organized, and comfortable managing the accounting workflow in a fast-paced environment. Experience with payroll is a plus, though payroll responsibilities will not be a primary focus of the role.

Responsibilities

• Process Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable transactions accurately and timely
• Manage billing, invoicing, and cash application activities
• Perform account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies as needed
• Assist with month-end close activities, including journal entries and account analysis
• Maintain accurate financial records and support general ledger activities
• Monitor outstanding receivables and assist with collections efforts when necessary
• Support payroll processing and payroll-related administrative tasks as needed
• Ensure compliance with internal accounting policies and procedures
• Partner with internal departments to resolve accounting-related questions and issues
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and workflow efficiencies

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• 3+ years of accounting experience
• Hands-on experience with AP, AR, reconciliations, billing, and general accounting support
• Experience with ERP systems and intermediate Excel skills, including VLOOKUPs and data reconciliation functions; QuickBooks and/or NetSuite experience preferred.
• Exposure to payroll processing is preferred
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills

Required Work Hours

Monday to Friday, first shift

Benefits

Benefits package details will be provided during the interview process.

Additional Details

Salary Range: $65,000 - $75,000 per year

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.