Staff Accountant

Job Title : Staff Accountant

Department : Administration

Reports To : Director of Accounting

Location : Marietta, GA

Hours : Monday - Friday (8AM - 5PM) In Office

Pay Rate : $70K - $95K / Year

JOB OVERVIEW :

Join our Finance team as a Staff Accountant, a pivotal support role responsible for account analysis, monthly reconciliations, and financial statement reporting.

IDEAL CANDIDATE :

• Hyper-detailed
• Expert in Excel / Google Sheets
• Strong experience with balance sheets and journal entries
• 1-3 years of financial auditing experience
• BS degree or higher in business or accounting

TRAINING / TRAVEL :

• On-the-job training at our corporate headquarters in Marietta, GA.
• This position does not require travel.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :

Accounting

• Supports daily accounting activities and procedures (debits and credits, balance sheet reconciliation, etc.) involving the application of GAAP principles.
• Supports business processes and accounting policies.
• Supports the department's goal-setting activities, and month-end and year-end close processes.
• With direction, and on an as-needed basis, supports the development of recommendations to optimize the Company's accounting systems and procedures and to detect inaccuracies.

Analytics

• Provides support to more senior members of the Accounting department for the review and analysis of financial data, and the creation of reports on financial status based on the analysis results.
• Assists as needed in the preparation of reports, insights, and recommendations to General Managers, which they will use as tools to enhance their ability to make data-driven decisions.

Financial Statements

• Supports more senior members of the Accounting team as needed in forecasting activities, and in ensuring compliance with financial policies and procedures.
• With managerial guidance, performs support activities in the preparation and review of branch-level financial statements and accounting reports, as well as accurate and timely reconciliations.
• Supports the preparation of required information for the company's interactions with auditors, bankers, etc.

QUALIFICATIONS :

• 2+ years of practical accounting-related work experience, preferably in a large corporate environment.
• Foundational experience in general accounting, generating financial statements, gathering and analyzing financial inputs, etc., is required.
• Accounting-based analytical skills and experience, with a focus on providing data-driven financial insights and recommendations for operational improvements.
• A strong individual contributor who enjoys a fast-paced, collaborative team environment.
• Ability to comfortably deal with ambiguities and to often function independently (after on-the-job training) with minimal supervision.
• Coachable, with the willingness and ability to internalize instructions and take actionable steps.
• Sensitive to and embraces banking, audit, and other deadlines.

EDUCATION :

B.S. degree or higher in a business- or accounting-related discipline is a plus.

AMAZING BENEFITS :

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) / Paid Holidays

FREE Life & Disability Insurance

Health Care Insurance - Company pays most of the cost for employees!

Dental & Vision Care Insurance options

Retirement 401(k) + GENEROUS company match

Annual Bonus Potential

Fitness Membership Reimbursement

Employee Referral Bonus Program

More!

NOTE : Principals only. Recruiters, staffing agencies and other third parties will not be considered.