Staff Accountant

GHJ Search and Staffing serves as the recruitment division of GHJ, a prominent national accounting and advisory firm. Our team provides qualified Accounting and Finance professionals on a temporary and permanent basis across a broad range of industries. GHJ’s relationship with our Global Advisory and Accounting Network provides the resources needed to better understand client’s needs, attract a higher caliber of candidates and assess candidate potential.

A growing digital marketing company is looking for a Staff Accountant to support its day-to-day accounting operations. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys tracking details, cross-checking information, and making sure nothing slips through the cracks.

You’ll be part of a supportive, collaborative team in an engaging office environment where questions are welcomed and learning is encouraged.

What You’ll Bring

• Success in this role comes down to three core strengths: attention to detail, the ability to juggle and switch between tasks, and strong analytical thinking. We’re looking for someone with:
• 2+ years of accounting experience, ideally in a corporate or client-based service environment (preferred, not required)
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field (CPA not required)
• Working knowledge of general ledger accounting, journal entries, and reconciliations
• Experience working with large data sets and reconciling information across multiple sources
• Ability to manage multiple requests at once and shift priorities quickly
• Strong analytical skills and a natural instinct to double-check details
• QuickBooks experience preferred, but not required
• A positive, team-oriented attitude with clear communication skills

What You’ll Do

• This is a hands-on, grassroots accounting role focused on accuracy, follow-through, and day-to-day support. You’ll:
• Prepare journal entries and assist with accruals and reconciliations
• Support the month-end close and help track key accounting details
• Cross-check data across systems related to payments, invoicing, and client activity
• Respond to questions from internal teams and help resolve discrepancies
• Assist with variance analysis, audits, and ad hoc reporting
• Help maintain clean, reliable financial data across the business units you support

Work Environment

• Hybrid schedule with a mix of in-office and remote work
• Engaging, modern office in Atlanta with a collaborative, approachable team
• A culture that values ownership, accountability, and helping each other succeed

$70,000 - $80,000 a year

This role is a great fit for a Staff Accountant who enjoys being close to the details, takes pride in accuracy, and wants to grow within a client-focused, fast-moving organization.

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