Staff Accountant: AP/AR, Billing & Month-End Close

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 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.