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Robert Half

Staff Accountant

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 5 days ago

Location: Canton, GA (Hybrid)

Last Updated: 2 days ago

Hours: Part-Time

Expires: 10/12/2026

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An Accountant organizes and maintains financial records and prepares financial statements for companies and organizations. Works as a public accountant (prepares financial documents where public disclosure is required by law, such as business balance sheets and tax returns), management accountant (prepares financial information for internal use by a company) or government accountant (maintains records for government agencies).

$74,520 / year median in Georgia

-7% projected decline

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Job Description

We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support key accounting operations for a manufacturing organization. This Long-term Contract position is well suited for someone with experience in payroll accounting, general ledger activity, and month-end journal processing. The role combines in-office collaboration on Monday and Tuesday with remote work on Wednesday and Friday, offering a balanced schedule while contributing to accurate and timely financial reporting.

Responsibilities:

Prepare and record journal entries to maintain accurate financial data across payroll and general ledger accounts.
Reconcile account balances and investigate variances to support reliable monthly and periodic close activities.
Manage payroll-related accounting tasks, including proper posting of payroll transactions and supporting payroll tax reporting requirements.
Maintain and review general ledger activity to ensure transactions are classified correctly and align with company accounting standards.
Use SAP ERP and Microsoft Excel to analyze financial information, track account activity, and produce supporting schedules.
Partner with internal teams to gather documentation, resolve discrepancies, and improve the accuracy of accounting records.
Support accounting operations tied to manufacturing plant activity by monitoring relevant financial entries and cost-related transactions.