Junior Staff Accountant- Sandy Springs, GA

The Staff Accountant provides reliable, timely and accurate financial data compilation by reviewing, analyzing and reconciling all accounts and performing efficient, accurate month-end closes. This is a direct hire position and will pay $60-65K, depending upon experience.

Essential Duties
The Staff Accountant will perform both accounting and administrative tasks in accordance with the established guidelines and procedures. Essential responsibilities include the following.

• Ensure that all financial information is recorded in accordance with GAAP and Federal and State regulations and consistent with established Company policy and procedure
• Prepare and enter daily and month end journal entries
• Prepare general ledger account reconciliations in a timely and accurate manner to include performing detailed research and analysis of differences in the accounts
• Participation in monthly close process
• Assist with quarter and year-end audits as required
• Act as a liaison with other departments concerning accounting information and other assigned areas
• Work directly with operational personnel to gain an understanding of the processes behind the assigned accounts

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance
• One year accounting related work experience
• Knowledge of public accounting principles and practices
• Strong critical thinking skills, using logic and reasoning to identify alternative solutions to problems
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Knowledge of Oracle Financial software
• Credit Card Processing or Bankcard Industry experience
• One year of experience in general ledger accounting