Staff Accountant

Contract-to-Hire, Staff Accountant opportunity in the Smyrna/ Vinings Area!

Job Overview:
We are seeking a detail-oriented, self-motivated Staff Accountant to join our team. This is a hands-on role where you will work closely with the Controller, managing month-end close, journal entries, reconciliations, and general ledger activities. The ideal candidate will be someone who is adaptable, eager to contribute, and ready to support the Controller in a fast-paced, manual accounting environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Month-End Close: Perform hands-on month-end close duties, including journal entries, account/bank reconciliations, and balance sheet preparation.
• General Ledger Reconciliations: Ensure accuracy and completeness of general ledger accounts.
• QuickBooks & Excel: Utilize QuickBooks for day-to-day accounting functions. Excel proficiency is essential, particularly with VLOOKUPS (pivot tables a plus).
• Account Reconciliations: Conduct regular reconciliations of accounts and ensure accuracy in financial reporting.
• Assist Controller: Support the Controller in all areas of accounting, acting as their right hand for various accounting processes and financial reporting.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Experience:

  • 6 years of accounting experience as a staff accountant
  • Hands-on experience with manual month-end close duties
  • Proficient in QuickBooks and Excel, particularly with VLOOKUPS.
  • Experience with journal entries, account/bank reconciliations, and balance sheets.

• Work Style:

  • Able to work independently and with a high level of engagement and passion for the work.
  • Comfortable working in manual accounting processes .
  • Ability to take direction well and adapt to existing systems.

Supplemental Skills (Nice to Have):

• Familiarity with AP/AR tasks; you may be called on to pitch in, but this will not be your main focus.

Cultural Fit:

• Adaptable and Collaborative: Willing to assist others, learn, and be flexible as needs arise.
• Engaged & Help-Oriented: Eager to help the team, interact with other departments, and ask for help when needed.
• Laid-Back and Easygoing: Maintain a positive, approachable attitude while navigating a manual, process-driven environment.
• Team Player: Must be comfortable working closely with the Controller and other team members, and not shy away from pitching in where necessary.

Day in the Life:

• You'll spend most of your time in QuickBooks, managing month-end close, bank reconciliations, and general ledger reconciliations.
• Be prepared to adapt and execute the manual accounting processes currently in place for legacy clients. You'll be working alongside the Controller to maintain systems.
  

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.