Accountant

Applied Technical Services, LLC; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Technical Services, LLC is seeking an Accountant to support corporate accounting through accurate recording, reconciliation, analysis, and reporting of financial transactions. The role covers cash accounting, general ledger activities, and month-end close, ensuring compliance with U.S.

GAAP. The position emphasizes process improvement, automation, and enhanced reporting using ERP systems, Excel, Power Query, and Power BI.

Responsibilities

• Record and post cash transactions and general ledger entries with supporting documentation.
• Perform bank reconciliations and balance sheet account reconciliations; resolve reconciling items.
• Monitor cash activity for accuracy and proper accounting treatment.
• Prepare and maintain supporting schedules, workpapers, and account analyses.
• Support month-end close processes and financial reporting for multiple entities.
• Collaborate with Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Treasury, and operations to resolve discrepancies.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Power Query

Power BI

Job description

The Accountant supports the Corporate Accounting function through the accurate recording, reconciliation, analysis, and reporting of financial transactions. This role is responsible for cash accounting, general ledger activities, account reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end close processes while supporting financial reporting, audit requirements, and internal controls. The Accountant also contributes to process improvement, automation initiatives, and enhanced reporting capabilities through the use of ERP systems, Microsoft Excel, Power Query, Power BI, and related financial tools. As accounting processes continue to evolve and become more automated, the role will expand into broader accounting, financial analysis, reporting, and process improvement responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Record and post cash transactions, intercompany activity, journal entries, and other general ledger transactions with appropriate supporting documentation.
• Perform bank reconciliations and balance sheet account reconciliations, researching and resolving reconciling items in a timely manner.
• Monitor cash activity for completeness, accuracy, and proper accounting treatment.
• Prepare and maintain supporting schedules, workpapers, and account analyses.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes for multiple entities and business units.
• Assist in the preparation of financial reports and supporting documentation.
• Prepare audit schedules and respond to requests from internal and external auditors.
• Collaborate with Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Treasury, and operational teams to research and resolve accounting discrepancies.
• Analyze accounting and financial data to support management reporting and ad hoc requests.
• Support ownership and reconciliation of assigned balance sheet accounts.
• Assist with variance analysis and financial reporting activities.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance accounting reports, reconciliations, and templates utilizing Excel, Power Query, Power BI, and ERP systems.
• Identify opportunities to automate, standardize, and streamline recurring accounting processes.
• Participate in accounting system enhancements, process improvement initiatives, and special projects.
• Maintain compliance with established accounting policies, internal controls, and U.S. GAAP.
• Safeguard confidential financial information and company records.