Accountant

Description We are looking for an Accountant to join our team in Dalton, Georgia on a long-term contract basis. This role is ideal for a hands-on, detail-oriented accounting specialist who can bring order to core financial processes, support day-to-day transaction activity, and improve the reliability of reporting. The position will play an important part in strengthening visibility into cash flow, maintaining accurate records, and establishing practical structure within a growing business environment.

Responsibilities:

• Manage accounts payable activities, including reviewing vendor and factory invoices, organizing payment workflows, and helping ensure timely and accurate processing.
• Perform regular bank reconciliations and investigate discrepancies to maintain accurate cash balances and dependable financial records.
• Prepare cash flow forecasts by consolidating financial data from multiple sources and identifying upcoming liquidity needs.
• Support balance sheet integrity through account analysis, reconciliations, and follow-up on outstanding items.
• Compile accounting information from various systems and records to create complete, organized financial reporting for management use.
• Record journal entries and maintain general ledger accuracy to support month-end and ongoing accounting operations.
• Help transition spreadsheet-based invoice tracking into more structured accounts payable processes to improve reporting accuracy and control.
• Recommend and implement practical accounting structure, controls, and routines while keeping daily finance operations moving efficiently. Requirements
• BA/BS in Accounting or Finance
• At least 3 years of Accountant experience
• Experience in accounting roles with strong exposure to accounts payable, general ledger activity, and financial reconciliations.
• Working knowledge of bank reconciliations, journal entries, and balance sheet account review.
• Ability to build and maintain cash forecasting models using data gathered from multiple sources.
• Familiarity with accounts receivable and audit support within a business accounting environment.
• Proficiency using accounting software and Excel for transaction processing, reporting, and account analysis.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to organize incomplete or fragmented financial information.
• Capable of working independently in an environment with limited internal accounting support.
• All candidates must undergo drug and background screening for consideration Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies.

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