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.
Responsibilities
- 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
Qualifications
- Associate or bachelor’s 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
Skills Required
- Associate or bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field
- 1+ years of accounting, bookkeeping, or administrative experience
- Basic understanding of accounting principles
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
- Experience with accounting software or ERP systems
- 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
What We Do
GHJ is an accounting and advisory firm that specializes in nonprofit, food and beverage, entertainment and media and health and wellness companies. Previous recipient of the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce Employee Champion For Life Work Harmony Award and named a “Best Places to Work” by the Los Angeles Business Journal eight times since 2008, GHJ is passionate about helping clients and its people #BeMore by focusing on building thriving businesses and creating a better future. GHJ works as a business advocate for its clients — providing personalized service and building long-term relationships to help position our clients for growth. Through its affiliation with HLB International, a global network of independent professional accounting firms and business advisers, GHJ is able to partner with other top firms across major cities throughout the U.S. and the world. GHJ’s audit, tax and advisory teams leverage the HLB network to better serve its clients and give clients access to member firms in over 158 countries across the globe and over 775 offices worldwide. Also ranked as a top-20 largest accounting firm on the Los Angeles Business Journal’s Book of Lists, GHJ has 15 partners and more than 160 staff members that serve over 3,000 clients. GHJ is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), the AICPA Governmental Audit Quality Center (GAQC), the California Society of CPAs and the California Association of Nonprofits (CalNonprofit).
