Team is the driving force at First Fence of Georgia - a reputable, established home services company where everyone is an owner - literally. As a 100% employee-owned company, every team member has a voice and plays a meaningful role in the success and direction of the business.
They are looking for a highly organized, detail-driven Accounting Clerk who takes pride in accuracy, thrives in a collaborative environment, and brings a strong sense of accountability to their work.
This is a great opportunity for someone who not only has solid accounting experience but also values being part of a close-knit, family-style culture. The ideal candidate is dependable, proactive, and committed to doing things right the first time - someone who communicates well, solves problems effectively, and contributes positively to the team.
If you're looking for more than just a job - and want to be part of something you can literally take ownership in - we encourage you to apply.
What's In It for You:
- $48,000-$55,000 per year, commensurate with experience
- Work-life balance with a 40-hour work week (Mon-Fri 8a-5p)
- Growth opportunities
- Paid time off
- Excellent Health & Dental insurance
- Retirement benefits - 401(k)
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - fully vested after six years
- The opportunity to broaden your accounting, systems and process-improvement experience
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The Accounting Clerk is primarily responsible forAccounts Receivable, cash application and collection support, with a strong emphasis on residential accounts. The position also supports assigned commercial and HOA billing, cash reporting, bank deposit activity, month-end close and other cross-trained accounting functions. The right person will be accurate and dependable today while remaining adaptable as First Fence's accounting systems, procedures and internal controls continue to evolve.
- Process and accurately post daily customer payments, including checks, electronic payments and other receipts, to the correct customer and project accounts.
- Own residential Accounts Receivable follow-up: monitor aging, contact customers professionally, document collection activity and promptly escalate disputes or unusual balances.
- Apply approved credits, adjustments and corrections with complete supporting documentation and proper authorization.
- Prepare daily bank deposits, maintain deposit support and reconcile receipt activity to daily cash and system reports, subject to independent review.
- Review Positive Pay exceptions under established banking-control procedures and route questionable or approval-required items to the appropriate manager.
- Research and resolve payment-posting, customer-account and balancing discrepancies in coordination with Accounting, Operations, Scheduling and Customer Service.
- Prepare the weekly Green Sheet and other assigned cash, receivables and collection reports accurately and on schedule.
- Process assigned commercial and HOA billing, including gathering required support, preparing invoices and tracking submission or follow-up requirements.
- Download, organize and retain monthly bank statements and other documentation needed for account reconciliation and month-end close.
- Assist with Accounts Receivable balancing, general-ledger-to-subledger research and other month-end close support as assigned.
- Support cash deposits and other periodic banking activity while following documented approval and separation-of-duties requirements.
- Assist with employee timeclock setup and serve as a trained backup for designated payroll or accounting processes.
- Cross-train with other Accounting team members and provide backup coverage for essential functions when needed.
- Maintain clear, current procedures for assigned responsibilities and support accounting-system implementations, testing and process improvements.
- Protect confidential employee, customer, banking and company information.
- Perform other accounting and administrative duties as assigned. Responsibilities may be adjusted as systems and department processes evolve.
This role reports to the Accounting Manager and works closely with Operations, Customer Service and other members of the Accounting team.
Experience and Qualifications
- At least two years of hands-on Accounts Receivable, cash-application, collections or closely related accounting experience; three or more years is preferred.
- Working knowledge of basic accounting principles, debits and credits, Accounts Receivable and account reconciliation.
- Demonstrated experience researching discrepancies and carrying issues through to resolution rather than simply passing them along.
- Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills, including sorting and filtering, formulas, lookups and basic pivot tables.
- Experience using an accounting or ERP system and the ability to learn new systems quickly.
- Associate degree in Accounting, Business or a related field is preferred but not required; relevant experience will be considered in place of a degree.
Preferred Experience
- Construction, project-based or service-company accounting.
- Commercial or HOA billing, customer portals and supporting documentation requirements.
- Exposure to Accounts Payable, payroll, month-end close or bank-reconciliation support.
- Participation in an accounting-system conversion, procedure documentation or practical process improvement.
Skills and Attributes
- High level of integrity and accountability.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Dependable follow-through and personal accountability.
- Curiosity and sound judgment when something does not look right.
- Ability to organize recurring work, document processes and manage multiple deadlines.
- Willingness to cross-train, accept change and work as part of a small accounting team.
First Fence of Georgia isn't just a place to work - it's a place to belong. As an employee-owned company, we are committed to building strong fences, strong careers, and strong relationships. We appreciate your consideration and look forward to hearing from you. First Fence of Georgia is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.