Accounting Assistant
Atlanta, GA - USA
Job Summary
We are partnering with an organization in the Atlanta area seeking an Accounting Assistant to provide administrative and transactional support to its accounting team. This hybrid role is well-suited for a detail-oriented professional looking to build accounting experience in a collaborative environment.
The Accounting Assistant will support accounts payable accounts receivable data entry reconciliations and general accounting activities while helping maintain accurate and organized financial records.
- Enter invoices payments journal entries and other accounting data
- Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable processes
- Prepare and maintain accounting records spreadsheets and supporting documentation
- Reconcile bank credit card and general ledger accounts
- Assist with billing cash applications and payment processing
- Support month-end and year-end close activities
- Research and resolve basic accounting discrepancies
- Respond to vendor and internal accounting inquiries
- Prepare reports and documentation for management and audits
- Maintain accurate electronic and physical filing systems
- Provide administrative support to the accounting and finance team
- Assist with special projects as needed
- Associate or bachelors degree in Accounting Finance Business or related field preferred
- 1 years of accounting bookkeeping or administrative experience preferred
- Basic understanding of accounting principles
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel Word and Outlook
- Experience with accounting software or ERP systems is a plus
- Strong attention to detail and data-entry accuracy
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Willingness to learn and take on additional responsibilities
Required Experience:
Junior IC
About Company
GHJ is a national advisory, accounting and tax firm that partners with clients to help grow their businesses.