Junior Accountant (Hybrid – Atlanta) in Atlanta, Georgia at NorthPoint Search Group

The Junior Accountant supports daily accounting operations including journal entries, reconciliations, accounts payable/receivable, and month-end close activities. This role offers exposure to international finance operations and the full accounting cycle while ensuring compliance with internal controls and US GAAP standards.

• Support general ledger activities including journal entries and account reconciliations.

• Assist with accounts payable and/or accounts receivable processes.

• Perform bank reconciliations and monitor open items.

• Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities.

• Assist in preparing financial reports and internal documentation.

• Ensure compliance with company policies, internal controls, and ethical accounting standards.

• Collaborate with cross-functional and international finance teams.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.

• Up to 2 years of accounting experience (corporate or multinational preferred).

• Basic knowledge of US GAAP principles.

• Understanding of internal controls and accounting processes.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

• Authorization to work in the United States.

• Experience with SAP or other major ERP systems.

• Background in a multinational or shared services environment.

• Italian language skills are a plus.

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

• Effective organizational and time-management skills.

• Team-oriented with a proactive, learning-focused mindset.

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, multicultural setting.

• Hands-on exposure to the full accounting cycle.

• Experience collaborating with international finance teams.

• Training and mentorship from senior accounting professionals.

• Collaborative, team-oriented Accounting & Tax function.

• Interaction with U.S.-based and international stakeholders.

• Supportive environment with structured training and mentoring.

Junior Accountant in Atlanta (Hybrid) supporting general ledger, reconciliations, AP/AR, and month-end close in a multinational environment.