NorthPoint Search Group Inc
Staff Accountant - The Battery
NorthPoint Search Group Inc, Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30383
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 Wordo ERP system environment such as Oracle, SAP or other contemporary system preferred
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 Wordo ERP system environment such as Oracle, SAP or other contemporary system preferred