Accounting Clerk

Accounting Clerk – Duluth, GA | $20/hour - $25/hour | In-Office 8 - 5

Accountants One has been hired by a successful company in Duluth seeking an Accounting Clerk to support the general accounting functions and ensure accurate financial reporting. The ideal candidate will have experience with general ledger maintenance, journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting while working in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the accounting team to develop, implement, and maintain GAAP-compliant accounting systems.
• Perform accounts receivable (A/R), accounts payable (A/P), payroll (P/R), general ledger (G/L) maintenance, tax payments, and inventory control.
• Monitor and review financial records related to assets, liabilities, and transactions.
• Act as the primary liaison for annual financial and 401K audits.
• Manage the month-end close process, including journal entries, inventory roll forwards, fixed assets, and margin analysis.
• Prepare supporting schedules for financial statement preparation.
• Ensure all active projects have valid and binding contracts.
• Analyze and reconcile general ledger accounts and investment transactions, assisting with quarterly financial reporting.
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Support ad hoc accounting projects and perform other assigned duties.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• 1-3 years of accounting experience, ideally in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and multitask efficiently.
• High attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and compliance.
• Experience with MS Office (Excel, Word), QuickBooks, or other accounting software.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Basic database experience, 10-key proficiency, and comfort with numerical data entry.