Accountant

The Intersect Group; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Tuition assistance

Disability insurance

Paid maternity leave

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a full-time Accountant in Atlanta. The role involves supporting accounting processes, ensuring compliance with US GAAP, and working closely with finance partners. Ideal candidates should have a CPA or be in process, with at least 2 years of relevant experience. This position offers opportunities for career advancement within the finance and accounting organization.

Qualifications

• Support the financial statement month-end close process.
• Prepare and update financial reporting packages for Leadership.
• Must be able to work closely with leaders across all departments.

Responsibilities

• Perform analyses regarding monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting.
• Assist in Internal Reporting with timely preparation of selected Board pages.
• Collaborate with finance and operational team members.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Intermediate to advanced Excel skills

Proficiency in ERP systems

Education

CPA or CPA in process

2+ years of finance and accounting experience

Tools

Power BI

Alteryx

Job description

This range is provided by The Intersect Group. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$70,000.00/yr - $80,000.00/yr

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Executive Recruiter at The Intersect Group

This Accountant will support all aspects of accounting and reporting processes, have end-to-end process ownership to support operations, finance, and other business partners, ensure compliance with the accounting under the US GAAP, and provide accounting guidance and often serve as first point of contact for finance and business partners to resolve issues. This position will report to the Manager of Accounting (Operations), and will work closely with finance and business team members. This position will be integral within the Controllership with the ability to grow within your career

Responsibilities:

• Support the financial statement month-end close process through timely and effective preparation of journal entries, reconciliations and managing close deliverables
• Perform analyses regarding monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting
• Effective communication – Present and explain results to the senior members of the team
• Collaborate with finance and operational team members, to ensure policies and procedures are effectively communicated and followed
• Comply with key financial controls
• Assist in Internal Reporting with timely preparation of selected Board pages
• Prepare and update financial reporting packages for Leadership
• Assist in the design and implementation of process improvements, including standardization, enhancements and potential automation of existing processes and systems
• Support in the execution of the audits and quarterly reviews
• Effectively collaborate cross-functionally with various departments and operations teams
• Work on special projects and other tasks assigned
• Perform other duties as directed, including special divisional assignments

Qualifications:

• CPA or CPA in process, preferred
• 2+ years of finance and accounting experience with a public or large private company
• Experience with a larger, global public company preferred
• Attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy
• Experience in General Ledger accounting or group consolidation experience in contributing to large complex projects
• Intermediate to advanced excel skills
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate professionally and concisely
• Must be able to work closely with leaders across all departments
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Independent thinker
• Action oriented
• Skillful in proactively resolving issues and has a continuous improvement mindset
• Service oriented leadership qualities with superior relationship building skills
• Proficiency in ERP systems
• Experience with software and systems implementations is a plus
• Power BI and/or Alteryx experience is a plus

What’s Next:

• The Corporate Accounting Associate role could have opportunities to move up or within the Accounting and/or Finance Organization.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance and Accounting/Auditing

• Industries

  Financial Services and Accounting

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Tuition assistance

Disability insurance

Paid maternity leave

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