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Staff Accountant

Flowery, GAOnsiteFull TimeStaffPosted 2 months ago

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Required skills

  • month-end close
  • year-end close
  • financial reporting
  • general ledger
  • journal entries
  • account reconciliations
  • financial statements
  • account variances
  • GAAP
  • internal controls

Nice to have

  • budgeting
  • forecasting
  • financial analysis
  • process streamlining
  • operational efficiency

Role summary

GHJ Search and Staffing is seeking a Staff Accountant for a growing organization in Flowery Branch. This onsite role requires 2+ years of progressive accounting experience and a Bachelor's degree in Accounting. The Staff Accountant will be responsible for month-end close, financial reporting, general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, and journal entries. The position also involves maintaining GAAP compliance, supporting audits, monitoring internal controls, and partnering with cross-functional teams to improve processes and operational efficiency. Preferred experience includes budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.

GHJ Search and Staffing serves as the recruitment division of GHJ, a prominent national accounting and advisory firm. Our team provides qualified Accounting and Finance professionals on a temporary and permanent basis across a broad range of industries. GHJ’s relationship with our Global Advisory and Accounting Network provides the resources needed to better understand client’s needs, attract a higher caliber of candidates and assess candidate potential.

We are partnering with a growing organization in Flowery Branch seeking a Staff Accountant to join its accounting team. This onsite opportunity is ideal for an experienced accounting professional who enjoys taking ownership of the month-end close process, financial reporting, and general ledger accounting while working in a collaborative environment.

The Staff Accountant will play a key role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial records, supporting compliance with accounting standards, and partnering with cross-functional teams to improve accounting processes and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and general ledger activity
  • Lead month-end and year-end close processes to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting
  • Prepare financial statements and supporting schedules for management review
  • Analyze financial results and investigate account variances
  • Maintain compliance with GAAP and company accounting policies
  • Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis as needed
  • Support internal and external audit requests by preparing documentation and schedules
  • Monitor and improve internal controls and accounting procedures
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to support operational and financial initiatives
  • Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes and improve efficiencies
  • Assist with special projects and other accounting responsibilities as assigned

    • Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting
  • 2+ years of progressive accounting experience
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