Accounts Receivable AR 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.

What You’ll Do Apply daily incoming payments across multiple channels to open invoices with a high level of accuracy

Investigate and resolve unidentified or misapplied payments

Maintain and reconcile accounts receivable sub-ledgers and related balances

Generate invoices and support ongoing billing processes across multiple entities

Review payment platforms and ensure proper application of transactions

Assist with monthly close activities including reconciliations and reporting

Provide supporting documentation and analysis for audits and internal requests

Contribute to ongoing system and process improvements, including ERP transition efforts

What Makes This Role Attractive Stable, well-established organization with global backing

Hybrid schedule with flexibility while maintaining strong team collaboration

Opportunity to step into a focused A/R role with clear ownership and impact

Supportive, low-micromanagement environment where individuals manage their own workflow

Exposure to a system transition to SAP and process improvement initiatives

Tight-knit accounting and finance team with strong tenure

What You Bring 4+ years of accounts receivable cash applications experience

Strong attention to detail and ability to manage high-volume transactional work

Solid understanding of accounting principles and reconciliations

Experience with ERP systems such as Microsoft Dynamics GP; SAP exposure is a plus

Ability to investigate discrepancies and resolve payment issues independently

Organized, reliable, and comfortable working in a structured environment

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Schedule & Benefits Hybrid schedule: 4 days onsite, 1 day remote (Atlanta/Smyrna/Vinings area)

Full benefits package including PTO, holidays, and 401(k) with company match