Accountant Position Available In Fulton, Georgia

Tallo's Job Summary: The Accounting Manager position at Mitchell Street SW in Atlanta, GA requires a detail-oriented individual with strong technical accounting skills to oversee key accounting functions within the Controller's Office. Responsibilities include financial analysis, audit preparation, team leadership, and process improvement. The role offers a salary of $29.00 per hour for full-time work, with a preferred CPA or CGFM designation.

Company:
Expedite Technology Solutions
Salary:
$60320
JobFull-timeOnsite

Job Description

Accountant 5.0 5.0 out of 5 stars 68 Mitchell Street SW, Atlanta, GA 30303

Job Summary Position Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Accounting Manager with a proven track record as a strong accountant to support and oversee key accounting functions within the Controller’s Office. This role combines leadership with active involvement in accounting tasks, requiring exceptional technical accounting skills and a thorough understanding of governmental accounting principles. This is a hands-on managerial role, combining oversight responsibilities with active participation in critical accounting tasks. The ideal candidate will excel in financial analysis, reconciliations, have a strong background in governmental accounting, exceptional analytical skills, and the ability to ensure compliance with all applicable standards and regulations.

Key Responsibilities:
General Accounting:

Oversee the preparation, review, and posting of journal entries to ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting standards. Perform regular reviews of trial balances to identify and resolve discrepancies or incorrect postings. Reconcile general ledger accounts and sub-ledgers, ensuring balances are accurate and up to date.

Financial Analysis:

Analyze financial accounts to identify trends, variances, and potential issues. Prepare and present periodic financial reports.

Audit and Compliance:

Prepare comprehensive audit schedules and coordinate responses to internal and external audit inquiries. Ensure compliance with governmental accounting standards (e.g., GASB) and other relevant regulations. Monitor and maintain appropriate internal controls to safeguard financial assets.

Reconciliations and Reviews:

Lead the reconciliation process for accounts, including grant receivable, grant payroll, fixed assets, construction in progress, and other accounts as identified. Review and/or prepare journal entries and supporting documentation ensuring accuracy and completeness.

Team Leadership and Development:

Supervise and mentor accounting staff, providing training and guidance to enhance performance and professional development. Monitor the team’s workflow to ensure timely completion of responsibilities.

Process Improvement:

Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes and implement best practices for efficiency. Collaborate with other departments to improve cross-functional processes impacting financial reporting.

Other Duties:

Serve as a resource for technical accounting issues and provide expertise to support decision-making. Assist in documenting Standard Operating Procedures Prepare analysis and information for special request as they occur

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field required. Master’s degree in accounting or finance is preferred. CPA or CGFM designation preferred.

Job Types:
Full-time, Contract Pay:

$29.00 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week

Schedule:

8 hour shift Day shift Monday to Friday Ability to

Commute:

Atlanta, GA 30303 (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Atlanta, GA 30303: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person

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