Staff Accountant

Our client in the Duluth area is looking for a Staff Accountant to join their team on a full-time basis. They offer great benefits, a great leadership team with excellent tenure and a fun working environment. It’s a great opportunity for growth with a defined career path for advancement with a company that has shown consistent growth year over year.

Responsibilities

• Perform monthly, quarterly, and yearly close processes including preparation of journal entries
• Review expenses at a cost center level for accuracy and understanding of key trends
• Ensure Balance Sheet accounts are properly calculated, supported, and reconciled
• Involved in all aspects of External and Internal audit activities
• Perform analysis as well as assist in reviewing or enhancing analysis and analytical processes and controls
• Prepare monthly reporting and analysis of certain key balance sheet and income statement accounts
• Actively participate in process improvement initiatives seeking out opportunities for improvement and implementation of new processes and systems
• Assist in developing and maintaining internal SOX documentation and controls, reconciliations, monitor operational/industry/regulatory changes and develop new processes and policies to accommodate accordingly
• Provide timely responses and deliverables to requests from internal customers from functions including Sales, Customer Service, Procurement, Supply Chain, Technology, and department owners
• Participate in various department-wide initiatives
• Perform other job duties and ad hoc projects assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance is required
• 1-3 years of experience in a full-cycle accounting role
• Experience and working knowledge of enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems-preferred
• Strong understanding of US GAAP
• Must have advanced Excel skills with proficiency with Vlookups, Xlookups, Pivots and Macros are a plus
• Eagerness and curiosity to learn more and willingness to ask questions to develop understanding and gain proficiency of business operations

1st Network Solutions is a full-service staffing and placement firm specializing in the placement of accounting & finance professionals in the Atlanta metro area.