Staff Accountant
Overview:
We are looking for a dedicated Staff Accountant to join a dynamic team in the Johns Creek area. This role involves performing full-cycle accounting duties and supporting the accounting department in various financial functions.
Job Function:
The primary responsibility of this position is to manage full-cycle accounting for a set of P&L locations. Key activities include journal entry postings, data analysis, reporting, and involvement in special projects.
Major Responsibilities:
- General Ledger Management:Monitor and manage specific general ledger accounts, ensuring a thorough understanding of business transactions that impact these accounts.
- Operational Support:Assist the operating team in understanding their financials and contribute to solutions that reduce costs and streamline processes.
- Account Reconciliation:Prepare reconciliations for various general ledger accounts.
- Journal Entries:Post monthly journal entries with detailed supporting documentation.
- Data Analysis:Conduct detailed data analysis to support financial reporting and decision-making.
- Reporting:Prepare, enhance, and generate weekly and monthly reports for management.
- Process Improvement:Collaborate with non-financial departments (e.g., merchandising, supply chain, and operations) to support process improvement initiatives.
- Cross-Training:Provide backup support for other Staff Accountants as needed.
- Special Projects:Participate in special projects as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Education & Experience:Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance with 3-5 years of accounting experience in a corporate environment, preferably within multi-unit accounting.
- Skills:
- Strong self-motivation, urgency, and pride in work quality.
- Ability to collaborate effectively across various business functions and departments.
- Clear and concise communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Intermediate to advanced proficiency in MS Excel, including the ability to extract and analyze data from multiple systems.
- Experience with data analysis tools is highly desirable.
Working Conditions:
- Office Environment:Collaborative and open office setting with a positive work culture and strong benefits.
- Pressure Management:Maintain composure in high-pressure situations involving interactions with executives, clients, and staff.
- Multitasking:Ability to handle multiple concurrent tasks efficiently.
- Computer Usage:Extended periods of computer use are required.
- Confidentiality:Exposure to and handling of sensitive and confidential information.
Job Type:Full-time
Salary:$72,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
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