Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an Accountant to join our team in Dalton, Georgia on a long-term contract basis. This role is ideal for a hands-on, detail-oriented accounting specialist who can bring order to core financial processes, support day-to-day transaction activity, and improve the reliability of reporting. The position will play an important part in strengthening visibility into cash flow, maintaining accurate records, and establishing practical structure within a growing business environment.

Responsibilities:

• Manage accounts payable activities, including reviewing vendor and factory invoices, organizing payment workflows, and helping ensure timely and accurate processing.

• Perform regular bank reconciliations and investigate discrepancies to maintain accurate cash balances and dependable financial records.

• Prepare cash flow forecasts by consolidating financial data from multiple sources and identifying upcoming liquidity needs.

• Support balance sheet integrity through account analysis, reconciliations, and follow-up on outstanding items.

• Compile accounting information from various systems and records to create complete, organized financial reporting for management use.

• Record journal entries and maintain general ledger accuracy to support month-end and ongoing accounting operations.

• Help transition spreadsheet-based invoice tracking into more structured accounts payable processes to improve reporting accuracy and control.

• Recommend and implement practical accounting structure, controls, and routines while keeping daily finance operations moving efficiently.

• BA/BS in Accounting or Finance

• At least 3 years of Accountant experience

• Experience in accounting roles with strong exposure to accounts payable, general ledger activity, and financial reconciliations.

• Working knowledge of bank reconciliations, journal entries, and balance sheet account review.

• Ability to build and maintain cash forecasting models using data gathered from multiple sources.

• Familiarity with accounts receivable and audit support within a business accounting environment.

• Proficiency using accounting software and Excel for transaction processing, reporting, and account analysis.

• Strong attention to detail with the ability to organize incomplete or fragmented financial information.

• Capable of working independently in an environment with limited internal accounting support.

**All candidates must undergo drug and background screening for consideration