Accountant 1

Reliance, Inc.; Peachtree Corners (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Reliance, Inc. in Peachtree Corners, Georgia, is seeking an entry-level Accountant to join our finance team.

This role supports month-end close, journal entries, reconciliations, payroll-related accounting, tax filings, and audit requests under the Accounting Manager’s supervision. This position is ideal for a recent accounting or finance graduate or early-career professional who is detail-oriented, eager to learn, and thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field is required.
• Internship or up to two years of accounting experience preferred.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles and general ledger activity.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Ability to handle confidential information with integrity.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with month-end close activities and preparation of supporting schedules.
• Prepare routine journal entries and maintain accruals and GL activity.
• Prepare and maintain reconciliations for assigned GL accounts.
• Assist with payroll-related GL reconciliations and follow-up on reconciling items.
• Support filing of business licenses, personal property tax returns, and related compliance items.
• Provide documentation and support for internal and external audit requests.
• Research and resolve basic accounting questions with guidance from the Accounting Manager.
• Maintain accurate records and follow established accounting procedures and internal controls.
• Provide ad hoc support to the accounting team as needed.
• All other duties and responsibilities assigned by management.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking an entry-level Accountant to join our finance team. This position is ideal for a recent accounting or finance graduate, or a candidate with early-career accounting experience, who is eager to learn, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced business environment. The Staff Accountant will support general accounting activities, account reconciliations, month-end close, payroll-related accounting, tax filings, and audit requests. This position reports to the Accounting Manager.

Physical Requirements

Walk(Move, Traverse), Use hand/fingers to handle or feel (Operate, Activate, Use, Prepare, Inspect, Place, Detect, Position), Talk/hear(Communicate, Detect, Converse with, Discern, Convey, Express oneself, Exchange information), See (Detect, Determine, Perceive, Identify, Recognize, Judge, Observe, Inspect, Estimate, Assess), Repetitive Motion, Stand or Sit(Stationary position)

Function in the Job

Sedentary Work- Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Job Function

• Assist with month-end and year-end close activities, including preparation of supporting schedules and documentation.
• Prepare routine journal entries and assist with maintaining accruals and other general ledger activity.
• Prepare and maintain account reconciliations for assigned general ledger accounts.
• Assist with payroll-related general ledger reconciliations and follow-up on reconciling items.
• Support preparation and filing of business licenses, personal property tax returns, and related compliance items.
• Provide documentation and support for internal and external audit requests.
• Research and resolve basic accounting questions with guidance from the Accounting Manager or senior accounting staff.
• Maintain accurate records and follow established accounting procedures and internal controls.
• Provide ad hoc support to the accounting team as needed.
• All other duties and responsibilities assigned by management.

Required Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field required
• Internship, coursework, or up to two years of accounting experience preferred
• Basic understanding of accounting principles and general ledger activity
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and follow-through
• Ability to manage confidential information with integrity
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills

EEO Statement

Reliance, Inc. IS A DRUG-FREE WORK ENVIRONMENT EEO/DISABILITY/VETERAN