Accounting Specialist

Avery Partners; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Avery Partners is seeking an Accounting Specialist for its Atlanta, GA location. The role requires a BS in Accounting or Finance and at least four years of experience in account reconciliation, general ledger, financial reporting, and month-end closing within a financial institution.

Responsibilities include reconciling balance sheet accounts, invoicing, bank reconciliations, forecasting, budgeting, regulatory reporting, internal controls, and managing large data sets with discretion and

Qualifications

• BS degree in Accounting or Finance is required
• Minimum of 4 years in account reconciliation and GL
• Experience with monthly/year-end closing and budgeting/forecasting
• Knowledge of GAAP and financial regulations preferred
• Experience in financial institution environment is a plus

Responsibilities

• Oversee balance sheet accounts and reconcile records to GL
• Handle invoicing and monthly bank reconciliations
• Assist with forecasting and prepare annual budgets and regulatory reports
• Perform month and year end closing and monitor internal controls
• Prepare/analyze large datasets related to financial information
• Adhere to policies, procedures, and confidentiality in a fast-paced environment

Skills

Account reconciliation

General ledger

Financial reporting

Month-end closing

Forecasting

Attention to detail

Education

BS in Accounting or Finance

Tools

FIS

BankTEL

Excel

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Our Client has a temp to perm opportunity for an Accounting Specialist at its Atlanta, GA location. The ideal candidate will have a BS degree in Accounting or Finance with a minimum of 4 years in account reconciliation, general ledgers, financial reporting, month and year end closing, annual budgeting, and forecasting within a financial institution. Strong knowledge in financial ratio calculations, general banking regulations/laws/guidelines, GAAP, accounting principles and practices, and related procedures required. Great decision maker, critical thinker, presentation, interpersonal, detail oriented, communication, and organizational skills required. Proficiency in the utilization of Advanced Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.) Experience in FIS and BankTEL is a plus.

This role oversees various balance sheet accounts, reconciles records to GL, handles invoicing, monthly bank reconciliations, assist with forecasting, prepare annual budgets/call reports/regulatory reports, and month and year end closing, reviews/updates/monitors internal controls, prepares/analyzes/manages large data sets related to historical financial information, and handle additional accounting task as assigned in a professional and confidential manner within a fast paced environment. Position also uses good judgement, makes sound decisions, and adheres to all policies, procedures, expectations, laws, and regulations.

Company Description

Avery Partners collaborates with businesses all over the US to help streamline their hiring processes.

Company Description

Avery Partners collaborates with businesses all over the US to help streamline their hiring processes.