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Accounting Specialist
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What they do
An Accounting Clerk keeps records of accounts and financial transactions. Works for a business or provides bookkeeping services for several smaller organizations or individuals. Provides information for financial and tax reports completed by an accountant.
$42,178 / year median in Georgia
-1% projected decline
Job Description
a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; } tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; } tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5; } Accounting Specialist Peachtree Corners, GA (Fully onsite during then hybrid)
Salary Range:
$52,000 – $65,000Why This Opportunity Stands Out:
- Hybrid work environment with flexibility and collaboration across finance operations.
- Opportunity to build expertise across both payroll and general accounting functions.
- Gain exposure to month-end and year-end close processes.
- Play a visible role in financial reporting, reconciliations, and audit support.
- Work with established accounting and payroll platforms, including QuickBooks and NetSuite.
- Contribute ideas that improve processes and increase operational efficiency.
- Develop broad accounting knowledge across AP, AR, payroll, and financial reporting.
- Join a growing finance team where your contributions directly impact business operations.
- Expand your technical skills with advanced Excel and accounting system applications.
- Opportunity to work alongside experienced finance professionals in a collaborative environment.
Accounting Specialist:
- Assist with month-end and year-end close activities, including journal entries and account reconciliations.
- Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions accurately and on time.
- Perform monthly bank, credit card, and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Support preparation of financial reports and audit documentation.
- Assist with payroll processing and payroll compliance activities.
- Identify and recommend process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
Accounting Specialist:
- 2-5 years of payroll processing experience.
- Knowledge of payroll regulations, tax withholdings, and compliance requirements.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Experience with payroll software and accounting systems, preferably QuickBooks and NetSuite.
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
- Foundational understanding of GAAP and general accounting principles preferred.