Staff Accountant - The Battery

Staff Accountant - Vinings, GA 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