Accountant

Robert Half • Dalton, GA • 3d ago

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.

Requirements

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

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 including medical, vision, dental, life and disability insurance. Employees hired for our FTEP Program are also eligible to enroll in our company's 401(k) or deferred compensation plan (if eligible). FTEP employees also earn paid time off for vacation, personal needs, and sick time and paid holidays. The amount of Choice Time Off (CTO) received varies based on years of service and is pro-rated based on the hours worked per week. A new FTEP employee earns up to 13 days of CTO and up to 10 paid holidays per calendar year. Learn more at roberthalfbenefits.com/Resources.

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