Internal Staff Accountant

Company: Moore Colson
Location: Atlanta
Posted on: February 13, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Moore Colson is looking for a dynamic Internal Staff Accountant to join our team in Atlanta. The Staff Accountant supports Moore Colson’s internal financial operations by maintaining accurate records, preparing reports, and ensuring compliance with internal policies and GAAP. In this role, our internal departments are your clients, and delivering timely, reliable, and solutions?oriented support reflects our commitment to Client Service . Success in this position requires strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and unwavering Character , including integrity and accountability in handling sensitive financial information. The Staff Accountant works closely with the Controller and Finance leadership, contributing to a collaborative environment that values and develops our People . A Consultative mindset—seeking to understand internal stakeholder needs and offering thoughtful recommendations—is essential. This role also supports efficient firm operations, enabling our teams to better serve each other and our broader Community . Responsibilities Manage accounts receivable and cash receipts, including depositing checks, posting journal entries, entering and applying bank activity, communicating client payments to the billing team, and maintaining the daily cash forecast summary. Oversee accounts payable by coding, entering, and posting vendor invoices, managing the AP inbox, handling vendor onboarding and changes, following up on missing documents, ensuring timely invoice approvals, managing the corporate card process, understanding the financial statement impact of payments, assisting with weekly AP runs, and resolving outstanding vendor payments. Support month-end processes by participating in the close, reconciling vendor statements, preparing payroll journal entries, communicating intercompany charges, assisting with P&L review and variance analysis, calculating and recording journal entries (depreciation, accruals, prepaid expenses, unearned revenue, etc.), and reconciling select balance sheet accounts. Prepare Deltek reporting, including AR and WIP aging reports, operational reports for departments, and other revenue and realization-related reports as requested. Assist with annual and other processes such as reporting and budget preparation. Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, or similar 1-3 years of accounting experience. Professional experience in banking, engineering, or law firm is preferred and industry experience a plus. Proficiency in accounting software and ERP systems. Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP). Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines. Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities. Benefits Generous time off: 3 weeks paid vacation, 6 wellness days, and 4 floating holidays Flexible, modern work experience: Hybrid schedule home office equipment provided Career investment: CPA assistance, continuing education, coaching & mentoring programs Comprehensive benefits package: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, tuition/certification reimbursement Support for your life outside work: Cell phone reimbursement, business casual dress code, fitness membership discounts A people?focused culture: Volunteer days, social events, and a collaborative, award?winning workplace Moore Colson is a nationally recognized CPA and consulting firm with 40 years of experience serving clients across industries. We are annually ranked among Atlanta’s Top 15 Accounting Firms and have been named an Atlanta Journal-Constitution Top Workplace since 2011 and a Top Workplace USA since 2023. Inside Public Accounting has recognized Moore Colson as a Top 110 Largest Accounting Firm, a Fastest?Growing Firm, and a Best of the Best Top 50 Firm. Most importantly, our clients like us, trust us, and choose to work with us — and we’re looking for team members who share our passion and dedication. If you are interested in our award-winning corporate culture, excited for our best-in-class total rewards package and ready to take your career to the next level with a growing organization, consider joining our team! At Moore Colson, we are a business based on ethics and integrity. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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