• Accountant

    Robert Half Accountemps (College Park, GA)


    Description

    We are looking for a detail-oriented Accountant to join our team on a contract basis in College Park, Georgia. In this role, you will manage financial records, oversee accounts, and ensure accurate reporting. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals with strong accounting skills to contribute to a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

     

    About the Role

     

    We’re seeking a self-starter who can take direction, work independently, and check in as needed. This role requires strong reconciliation skills, attention to detail, and the ability to serve as a liaison between Finance, Accounting, and Customer Service teams. If you’re not afraid of cleanup work and can add value from day one, this is the role for you.

    Key Responsibilities

    + Perform daily reconciliations between NorthStar (A/R) and New World (General Ledger).

    + Investigate and resolve discrepancies, including unposted transactions dating back to July.

    + Handle property tax processing and related postings.

    + Support bank reconciliations, donation accounts, and audit preparation.

    + Prepare and submit invoices to the Purchasing Department on behalf of Customer Service.

    + Address delayed vendor payments and related operational issues.

    + Manage high email volume and requests from Customer Service (e.g., business license requests).

    + Process payments: cash, credit cards, wire transfers.

     

    Systems & Tools

     

    + NorthStar (A/R system)

    + New World (General Ledger system)

    + Microsoft Excel — Pivot Tables and VLOOKUP required

    Requirements

    Qualifications

    + Strong understanding of debits and credits and core accounting principles.

    + Proven experience with reconciliation work across A/R and G/L.

    + Advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP).

    + Ability to work independently and proactively communicate progress/issues.

    + Comfortable serving as a liaison between Finance/Accounting and Customer Service.

     

    What Your Week Looks Like

     

    + Daily reconciliation of NorthStar to New World.

    + Invoicing and submission to Purchasing.

    + Handling payment types and ensuring proper recording.

    + Clearing backlog and cleanup of unposted transactions.

    + Supporting audits and financial reporting.

     

    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 works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.

     

    All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

     

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