Staff Accountant

3 weeks ago

Atlanta, Georgia, United States Motion Recruitment Full time

The Staff Accountant is responsible for assisting in the day-to-day maintenance of a complete and accurate general ledger and in preparing all financial reports. Records journal entries, performs variance analysis and account reconciliations. Ability to reconcile complex cash account reconciliations. Processes reports to support account details and assists field personnel with issues and questions. Fundamental knowledge of GAAP. Demonstrates an ability to capably perform more complex tasks. Works with the internal and external financial auditors and updates accounting internal controls processes and procedures. Requires a Bachelor's degree in accounting and three to five years of experience. CPA certified or exam eligible. Reports to Department Supervisor.
Contract Duration: 6 months

Location: Marietta for first 3 months and then remote

Rate: $30-35/hr W2

Required Skills & Experience

  • Bachelors degree in accounting or Finance combined with 3 - 5 years accounting/finance experience
  • CPA or pursuing certification, preferred.
  • Extensive knowledge of concepts, practices, and procedures as relates to general ledger accounting
  • PeopleSoft experience a plus.
  • Strong analytical skills and problem-solving ability
  • Highly detail oriented and ability to multitask and meet assigned deadlines
  • Critical thinking skills with timely, effective decision making
  • Ability to act and operate independently with minimal daily direction from manager to accomplish objectives
  • Excellent computer skills, especially with Excel
  • Excellent oral/written communication skills
  • Strong work ethic and a team player

    What You Will Be Doing

    Daily Responsibilities
    • Ensures general ledger accounts are maintained in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
    • Journal entry preparation and review
    • Performs and/or reviews account reconciliations on subsystem and GL accounts
    • Assists subsidiaries with account analysis and research
    • Participates in development of functional specifications for projects and updates and ensures customizations are defined, documented, and tested, and conclusions are properly documented
    • Prepares integrated test plans for new processes or changes to existing systems
    • Works closely with business analyst personnel and subsidiaries to configure system and processes to provide accurate financial data
    • Leads audit control testing concerning subsystem reconciliations. Updates controls, and performs tests and walkthroughs as needed, for monthly, quarterly, and yearly requirements.
    • Identifies and implements areas of opportunity to modify or enhance current processes and ensures they communicated, documented and up-to-date
    • Evaluates trends, identifies and investigates unusual or unexpected account variances
    • Generates daily and monthly reports to assist in above duties
    • Prepares other management and statutory reports, as required
    • Makes recommendations to resolve issues and makes corrections, as necessary
    • Performs other accounting research as needed
    • Promotes teamwork between operational groups and departments
    • Leads the accounting team with day-to-day responsibilities
    • Other duties as assigned

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