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NorthPoint Search Group

Junior Accountant (Hybrid – Atlanta)

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Junior Accountant (Hybrid – Atlanta)

Job Summary / Description:

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.


Key Responsibilities:

  • 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.


Required Qualifications:

  • 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.


Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with SAP or other major ERP systems.

  • Background in a multinational or shared services environment.

  • Italian language skills are a plus.


Soft Skills:

  • 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.


What You Will Learn:

  • Hands-on exposure to the full accounting cycle.

  • Experience collaborating with international finance teams.

  • Training and mentorship from senior accounting professionals.


Work Environment:

  • 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.

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