Staff Accountant

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JOB SUMMARY

The Staff Accountant has responsibility for recording monthly activity for various assigned business units in a timely and accurate manner; collaborating with Management and other members of the Finance Department to maintain accurate financial statements; providing reports and information for external audit requirements; performing financial statement analysis, and initiating and assisting with special projects.

DUTIES:

• Perform monthly, quarterly, and yearly closings that conform to GAAP for assigned business locations.
• Recording all journal entries to the general ledger in a timely and accurate manner.
• Reconcile accounts monthly, proposing corrections as needed.
• Ensure that transactional activity is coded accurately and financial reporting integrity is maintained.
• Analyze financial statements monthly and develop variance explanations for distribution to management.
• Preparing bank reconciliations.
• Middle office support and daily administration.
• Assisting with management reporting and the annual audit and tax process.
• Taking a leading role in smaller, less complex project/analyses.
• Supporting larger, more complex projects/analyses.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business or related field required

Experience:

• Public experience a plus. 1-3 years total experience.
• 1-3 years' experience with bank reconciliations, GL closing activities including journal entry preparation, account reconciliations, periodic accruals, and accounting for fixed assets.
• Manufacturing experience preferred.
• General understanding of GAAP.
• Detailed with a strong passion for excellence.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Diligent at meeting deadlines.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work independently and make decisions based on general guidelines.
• Computer competency in the following: o Excel (advanced spreadsheet skills desired) o MS Word o ERP system environment such as Oracle, SAP or other contemporary system preferred Click here to apply online Share This Position Details Location Norcross GA Date Posted 5/26/2021 Apply Processing.

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