Accounting Analyst – Job-21038

6 Degrees Group; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

6 Degrees Group in Atlanta, GA is seeking an Accounting Analyst to support month-end close and GAAP reporting within a growing national retailer. The role blends store operations and corporate accounting, offering a hybrid schedule with four days in the office and flexible Fridays.

Ideal candidates are early in their career, pursuing CPA, detail-oriented, and strong communicators who can handle journal entries, reconciliations, and reporting for senior management.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• 0 to 3 years of general ledger accounting experience welcome for new grads.
• Solid working knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Handle month-end close tasks, including journal entries, general ledger reviews, and balance sheet reconciliations and rollforwards.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly reporting and ad hoc analyses for senior management.
• Research accounting issues and new standards, and answer accounting questions from stores and corporate departments.
• Keep close and reporting documentation current to support internal controls, and work with internal and external auditors during audits.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

GAAP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

Our client is hiring an Accounting Analyst in Atlanta, GA.This is a great opportunity to join the corporate accounting team of a fast-growing national specialty retailer with hundreds of stores across the country. The role owns a big piece of monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting under GAAP and supports both store operations and the corporate support center. Its a hybrid setup with four days in the office and flexible Fridays. If youre a sharp, driven accountant early in your career and working toward your CPA, this is a strong place to build your foundation.

Responsibilities:

• Handle month-end close tasks, including journal entries, general ledger reviews, and balance sheet reconciliations and rollforwards
• Prepare monthly and quarterly reporting and ad hoc analyses for senior management
• Research accounting issues and new standards, and answer accounting questions from stores and corporate departments
• Keep close and reporting documentation current to support internal controls, and work with internal and external auditors during audits

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance
• 0 to 3 years of general ledger accounting experience (new grads welcome)
• Solid working knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls
• On the CPA track preferred, with strong attention to detail and communication skills