What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Accountant position at Government Window?
Location: On-site — Northern Georgia (Kennesaw area)
About Us
We are a leading provider of payment-processing software for governmental agencies, enabling counties, municipalities, and public-sector clients to accept, track, and reconcile payments with transparency and accuracy. Our accounting team plays a critical role in ensuring that funds processed through our platforms are properly recorded, reconciled, and reported.
We are seeking a full-level Staff Accountant to help maintain the financial integrity of our operations and support continued growth.
Position Overview
The Staff Accountant will handle core accounting responsibilities including month-end close, reconciliations, AR/AP management, amortization/depreciation, and documentation of financial workflows. The ideal candidate has 1–2 years of experience, strong GAAP understanding, and intermediate Excel skills, and is comfortable supporting accounting processes that intersect with payment-processing systems. This position will report directly to the Director of Accounting.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Accounting & Close
• Prepare and post journal entries, assist with month-end close activities, and maintain general ledger accuracy.
• Maintain schedules for prepaid expenses, fixed assets, amortization, and depreciation.
• Assist with internal and external financial reporting needs.
Account Reconciliation
• Perform detailed reconciliations for bank accounts, clearing accounts, and payment-processing settlement accounts tied to our software systems.
• Investigate discrepancies between platform transactions, settlement files, and the accounting ledger.
AR / AP Management
• Manage invoicing, customer billing, and AR aging reviews for government clients.
• Process vendor invoices, verify supporting documentation, and prepare AP for payment cycles.
Template & Process Development
• Build and maintain Excel-based templates, financial schedules, reconciliation tools, and operational trackers.
• Document accounting processes, workflows, SOPs, and internal controls related to payment flow and financial reporting.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Work closely with operations and technical teams to bridge data between payment-processing systems and accounting records.
• Support audit requests, documentation needs, and data validation.
Required Qualifications
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• 1–2 years of experience in accounting or finance roles.
• Solid understanding of GAAP and standard accounting functions.
• Strong experience with account reconciliations, AR/AP processing, and month-end close.
• Intermediate Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, SUMIFS, template building).
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to analyze transaction data and understand payment flows.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced environment where processes continue to evolve.
Preferred but Not Required:
• Experience in payment processing, fintech, SaaS, or governmental revenue environments.
• Exposure to auditing processes or documentation requirements.
• Experience with Sage Intacct
Compensation & Benefits
• Opportunity to grow within a company
• Collaborative team culture with exposure to finance, compliance, and technology operations.
• Standard benefits package