Accountant

Accountant

Location: Midtown Atlanta, GA
Schedule: Hybrid – 3 days onsite / 2 days remote after training
Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire/ Direct hire

We are seeking an Accountant to support the day-to-day accounting activities for a portfolio of entities and related operating structures. This individual will take ownership of accounting activities for assigned entities while also providing support to senior accounting leadership.

The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in financial accounting and a solid understanding of how transactions flow through the balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement. Success in this role requires strong attention to detail, ownership, organization, and the ability to consistently meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

This is a contract-to-hire opportunity offering a hybrid work schedule following an initial training period. The position is based in Midtown Atlanta, with employees working three days onsite and two days remotely after training.

Full-Cycle Accounting

• Manage daily accounting activities, including invoice processing, payment review, transaction review, and journal entry posting.
• Record acquisitions, dispositions, and other significant business transactions.
• Complete monthly close activities for assigned entities, including account reconciliations, accruals, prepaid expenses, and preparation of supporting close documentation.
• Support quarterly close procedures, including valuation-related entries and reconciliation of internally generated reporting.
• Prepare and record complex journal entries, including intercompany activity.
• Perform consolidations and elimination entries as required.
• Maintain accurate general ledger accounts and comprehensive supporting documentation.
• Reconcile subsidiary records and supporting schedules to the general ledger.
• Research and resolve accounting discrepancies and ensure accurate and timely transaction recording.
• Maintain organized accounting records in accordance with established policies and procedures.

Financial Analysis & Reporting

• Monitor financial results and explain significant changes and key drivers impacting entity performance.
• Research accounting discrepancies and provide timely responses to internal questions.
• Assist with financial reporting, account analysis, and maintenance of accounting records.
• Support the preparation of internal and external financial reports.
• Perform corporate capital account reconciliations.
• Reconcile periodic valuations and supporting financial data to internal accounting and reporting systems.
• Prepare subsidiary, operational, and other supporting reports for internal stakeholders and external parties.
• Assist with special projects, financial analysis, process improvements, and other initiatives as assigned.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting accuracy, and overall efficiency.
• Ensure all assigned financial reporting and month-end/quarter-end close deadlines are consistently met.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• Experience in general ledger and/or full-cycle accounting.
• Strong understanding of financial statements and accounting principles.
• Experience with journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and month-end close.
• Ability to analyze financial information, identify discrepancies, and research accounting issues.
• Strong Excel skills and proficiency with accounting/ERP systems.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with accounting leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work onsite in Midtown Atlanta three days per week after completion of training.