Accounting Specialist – BUILD Leadership Program

Jobtailor; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Acuity Inc. in Atlanta invites graduates to join its two-year BUILD Leadership Program, rotating to different finance and accounting areas every six months to build business acumen and professional skills.

You will collaborate with program peers on business processes and initiatives, while receiving mentorship and leadership exposure. Ideal candidates hold a business or finance-related degree, show strong communication and problem-solving abilities, and are ready to take initiative.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance or Accounting or related field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and time-management skills.
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Availability to travel as needed.
• Leadership experience and team orientation preferred.
• Less than two years of related work experience preferred.
• Candidates may begin employment Jan 11, 2027 or Jul 12, 2027.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a two-year rotational leadership program.
• Rotate to a different functional area every six months.
• Develop business acumen, functional expertise, and professional skills through hands-on experience.
• Rotate across Finance and Accounting areas including Corporate Finance, Corporate Accounting, ABL Finance, ABL Accounting, Cost Accounting, AIS Finance, AIS Accounting, Tax, Investor Relations, Treasury, Shared Services, Audit, and Corporate Development.
• Collaborate with program peers on business processes and initiatives.
• Participate in mentorship, social and networking events, onboarding, and leadership report-out meetings.
• Contribute to business, professional, and technical development for future career opportunities at Acuity.

Skills

Bachelor of Business Administration

Bachelor of Arts in Finance

Bachelor of Arts in Accounting

Excellent written communication

Verbal communication

Problem-solving

Time-management

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration

Bachelor of Arts in Finance

Bachelor of Arts in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Participate in Acuity Inc.'s two-year rotational BUILD Leadership Program
Rotate to a different functional area every six months
Develop business acumen, functional expertise, and professional skills through hands‑on experience
Rotate across Finance and Accounting areas including Corporate Finance, Corporate Accounting, ABL Finance, ABL Accounting, Cost Accounting, AIS Finance, AIS Accounting, Tax, Investor Relations, Treasury, Shared Services, Audit, and Corporate Development
Collaborate with program peers on business processes and initiatives
Participate in mentorship, social and networking events, specialized onboarding, and leadership report‑out meetings
Contribute to business, professional, and technical development for future career opportunities at Acuity

Requirements

• Bachelor of Business Administration or Bachelor of Arts in Finance or Accounting or a related field is required
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated problem-solving and time-management skills
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Availability to travel based on business needs
• Leadership experience influencing change, people, and processes is highly preferred
• Team-oriented with a drive to take the initiative is highly preferred
• Less than two years of related work experience is highly preferred
• Candidates may begin employment on January 11, 2027 or July 12, 2027

Core Competencies

Demonstrates strong business acumen and functional expertise through hands‑on experience in Finance and Accounting. Capable of effective communication, problem‑solving, and leadership in a team‑oriented environment.

Highest‑signal resume keywords

• Bachelor Of Business Administration
• Bachelor Of Arts In Finance
• Bachelor Of Arts In Accounting
• Microsoft Office Suite Proficiency
• Leadership Experience

ATS Optimization Keywords

Soft Skills

• Excellent Written Communication
• Excellent Verbal Communication
• Problem‑Solving Skills
• Time‑Management Skills
• Team‑Oriented

Industry Keywords

• Corporate Finance
• Corporate Accounting
• ABL Finance
• ABL Accounting
• Cost Accounting
• AIS Finance
• AIS Accounting
• Tax
• Investor Relations
• Treasury