Accountant 2

Primerica; Duluth (GA); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day one health, dental, and vision

401(k) with employer match

Vacation, sick, holiday and volunteer:

Life and disability insurance

FSA & HSA

Company-sponsored events

Job summary

Primerica in Duluth, GA is seeking an accounting professional to support financial reporting and operational accounting. You will act as a liaison across Operations, Cash Management, IT, and Financial Reporting to ensure accurate processing and timely reporting.

The role offers a hybrid schedule with two days onsite in Duluth and three days remote weekly, and a salary range of $62K-$72K. Strong Excel, Power BI, and analytical skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• Knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting processes.
• Strong analytical and communication skills, detail oriented.
• Ability to learn new concepts quickly and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for accounting and financial reporting activities, including journal entries and reconciliations.
• Analyze account activity, variances, and trends to provide insights to management.
• Collaborate across departments to drive process improvements and controls.
• Prepare reports and documentation and maintain strong business relationships.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Time management

Detail oriented

Problem solving

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Job description

In 2025, USA Today recognized Primerica as a Top Workplace USA for the fifth year in a row, and Newsweek named Primerica one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity for the second consecutive year. In 2024, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution named Primerica as a Top Workplace for the eleventh consecutive year, and Forbes recognized Primerica as one of America’s Best Employers for Women for the fifth year in a row. In addition, for the tenth time Primerica has been voted a Best Employer by Gwinnett Magazine. Primerica is a great place to work! Join our team to experience what it’s like to work at “one of the best places to work in the metro Atlanta”.

About this Position

This role develops and maintains comprehensive knowledge of operational accounting and financial reporting processes, serving as a primary liaison between Operations, Cash Management, IT, and Financial Reporting. This role supports cross-functional collaboration, ensures accurate financial processing and reporting, and contributes to process improvement initiatives.

The salary range for this role is $62K - $72K.
This role is not eligible for sponsorship, now or in the future.
This is hybrid position, that requires 2 days onsite in the Duluth, Georgia office and 3 days working remotely weekly.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

Key Responsibilities

• Provide support for a broad range of accounting and financial reporting activities, including the preparation of journal entries, reports, commission validations, balance sheet reconciliations, account analysis, and department procedure documentation.
• Ensure balance sheet accounts are accurately reconciled and current. Collect, analyze, and summarize financial information, including account activity, variances, and trends, to provide meaningful insights to management. Proactively communicate issues and recommendations as needed.
• Perform a variety of accounting, analytical, and special project assignments as requested.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with key business partners across departments to establish trust and credibility. Demonstrate strong listening and analytical skills and confidently recommend process improvements and solutions when appropriate.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field.
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Understanding of accounting controls, financial reporting, and reconciliation processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal, written, and organizational communication skills.
• Effective presentation skills with the ability to communicate complex information clearly and professionally.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure, manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing business needs.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build productive working relationships across departments.
• Demonstrated ability to learn new concepts, systems, and processes quickly.
• Ability to ask thoughtful, insightful questions and challenge existing processes constructively.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently while recognizing when collaboration or guidance is needed.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Willingness and flexibility to work overtime as business needs require.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• 2+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment

Preferred

• FINRA Series 6 or Series 7 license (or ability to obtain)
• Power Query and Power BI experience

FLSA status

This position is exempt (not eligible for overtime pay).

Yes

• Day one health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) Plan with competitive employer match
• Vacation, sick, holiday and volunteer time off
• Life and disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Account & Health Savings Account
• Company-sponsored social and philanthropy events

It has been and will continue to be the policy of Primerica, Inc., and its subsidiaries to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal opportunity to all qualified individuals regardless ofrace, sex, color, religious creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, pregnancy, ancestry, military service or veteran status, genetic or carrier status, marital status, sexual orientation, or any classification protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

At Primerica, we believe that diversity and inclusion are critical to our future and our mission – creating a foundation for a creative workplace that leads to innovation, growth, and profitability. Through a variety of programs and initiatives, we invest in each employee, seeking to ensure that our people are not only respected as individuals, but also truly valued for their unique perspectives.

Primerica is a leading North American financial services firm dedicated to supporting middle-income families with diverse financial products and entrepreneurial opportunities.