Junior Accountant

Description If you're looking for an entry-level position this Accountant opportunity, offered through Robert Half, may be for you. This is a long-term contract / temporary to hire entry-level Accountant role based in Alpharetta, Georgia. The Accountant's duties will include data entry, financial statement review, and Excel spreadsheet creation and manipulation, and the position will report to the Accounting Manager. If you're looking for an opportunity with future growth, reach out for a position in a dynamic team! Reach out if you want more information about this exciting venture!Your responsibilities in this roleExecuting alternate duties and partaking in special projects as assigned

Aiding in audit fieldwork for both operational and financial audits

Data entry

Preparing monthly journal entries

Ensuring that accounts contained in the general ledger are correct

Assisting with full cycle Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processes

Researching and correcting account discrepancies Requirements - Excellent written, verbal and social communication skills highly desired

Required: 1 year of accounting experience

Preferred education is an AA or BS/BA degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business

Proficiency in account reconciliation

Proven knowledge of Post Payments

Bank reconciliations experience highly desired

Data entry experience required

Balance Sheet Reconciliation experience preferred

General familiarity with Loan Products

Solid understanding of GAAP Accounting

Well-founded grasp of QuickBooks

High attention to detail and possesses excellent organizational and writing skills

High-level understanding of Microsoft Excel (PivotTables, vlookups) is preferred

Willing to work as part of a team or independently and have the drive to take on a variety of tasks and projects

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.Robert Half puts you in the best position to succeed by advocating on your behalf and promoting you to employers. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity – even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/mobile) and get 1-tap apply, instant notifications for AI-matched jobs, and more.Questions? Call your local office at 1.888.490.3195. Robert Half will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to temporary professionals. Visit https://roberthalf.gobenefits.net/ for more information.© 2022 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/terms-of-use) .