Accounting Analyst

KP Staffing; Lawrenceville (GA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

KP Staffing in Lawrenceville, GA is seeking an accounting analyst to support daily accounting operations, financial reporting, reconciliations, general ledger activities, and month-end close. You will analyze data, identify discrepancies, and provide accurate information to management.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance, 3–5 years of experience, strong GAAP knowledge, and advanced Excel skills to drive reporting accuracy and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3-5 years of accounting or finance experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and accounting principles.
• Experience with general ledger, reconciliations, journal entries, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and financial reporting.
• Experience supporting month-end and year-end close.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with accounting/ERP systems such as SAP is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Manage and review general ledger accounts to ensure transactions and journal entries are accurate.
• Prepare, review, and post journal entries as needed.
• Perform bank, customer, and vendor account reconciliations.
• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable activities.
• Analyze customer accounts and assist with past-due balances and collections.
• Assist with cash management and monitoring of daily financial transactions.
• Perform bank reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Support month-end and year-end close procedures.
• Analyze financial statements and perform variance analysis to identify trends and discrepancies.
• Prepare financial reports and analysis for management.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, and reporting accuracy.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Excel

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

Job Summary

We are looking for an accounting analyst at Lawrenceville, GA 30045 will support daily accounting operations, financial reporting, reconciliations, general ledger activities, and month-end and year-end closing processes. This role requires a detail-oriented professional who can analyze financial data, identify discrepancies, and support management with accurate financial information.

Pay

$63,000 to $75,000 per year

Shift

1st shift: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday - Friday

Duties

• Assist with the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP
• Manage and review general ledger accounts to ensure transactions and journal entries are accurate and properly recorded
• Prepare, review, and post journal entries as needed
• Perform bank, customer, and vendor account reconciliations
• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable activities
• Analyze customer accounts and assist with reviewing past-due balances and collections
• Assist with cash management and monitoring of daily financial transactions
• Perform bank reconciliations and investigate discrepancies
• Support month-end and year-end close procedures
• Analyze financial statements and perform variance analysis to identify trends, discrepancies, and areas requiring attention
• Prepare financial reports and analysis for management
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, and reporting accuracy
• Maintain accurate and organized financial records
• Support the CFO and management team with ad-hoc financial reports and financial analysis
• Ensure accounting activities are performed accurately and in compliance with company policies and applicable accounting principles

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 3-5 years of accounting or finance experience
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and accounting principles
• Experience with general ledger, reconciliations, journal entries, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and financial reporting
• Experience supporting month-end and year-end close
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and data analysis
• Experience with accounting or ERP systems
• Experience with SAP is a plus
• Experience working in a medium-sized company or manufacturing or industrial environment is preferred
• Experience with financial analysis, variance analysis, and process improvement

Job Type

Direct Hire