Corporate Accountant

The Intersect Group; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunity

Job summary

The Intersect Group is partnering with a large, well established organization to hire a Corporate Accountant in Atlanta, GA. This hybrid role offers exposure to corporate accounting, budgeting, forecasting, treasury, and reporting functions within a stable finance team.

The role focuses on maintaining general ledger integrity and delivering accurate financial analyses, with opportunities for career growth under senior accounting leadership.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of progressive accounting experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and corporate accounting practices.
• Experience preparing journal entries, reconciliations, financial reports, and month end close activities.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including PivotTables, VLOOKUPs, and financial analysis.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reports for the corporate general ledger.
• Support weekly forecasting activities and assist with annual budgeting processes.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and ensure timely resolution of reconciling items.
• Process voided checks, invoice adjustments, and other accounting transactions as required.
• Set up and support treasury related transactions, including wire transfers.
• Review and approve accounts payable invoices through the company's approval workflow system.
• Assist with month end close and financial reporting activities.
• Perform ad hoc accounting analyses and special projects as assigned.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and increased efficiency.

Skills

Five+ years accounting experience

GAAP knowledge

Strong accounting fundamentals

Excel proficiency

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Detail-oriented

Multi-deadline management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Oracle ERP

ERP systems

Job description

Corporate Accountant

Corporate Accountant
Location: Atlanta, GA (Hybrid) Local Candidates Only
Compensation: $85,000 to $95,000 Base Salary plus Bonus Opportunity
Type: Direct Hire
Presented by: The Intersect Group

Company Overview

The Intersect Group is partnering with a large, well established organization that supports operations across multiple markets throughout the United States. The company offers a stable and collaborative work environment where accounting professionals have the opportunity to gain exposure to corporate accounting, financial planning, treasury activities, and process improvement initiatives. This is an excellent opportunity for someone seeking long term career growth within a dynamic finance organization.

Role Summary

The Corporate Accountant will support a variety of corporate accounting, budgeting, forecasting, treasury, and reporting functions. This role will be responsible for maintaining the integrity of the general ledger, preparing financial analyses, and supporting key accounting processes that impact the broader organization.

The ideal candidate will bring strong accounting fundamentals, experience working within a larger corporate environment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy and professionalism. This position offers exposure to senior accounting leadership and opportunities to take on additional responsibilities over time.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reports for the corporate general ledger
• Support weekly forecasting activities and assist with annual budgeting processes
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and ensure timely resolution of reconciling items
• Process voided checks, invoice adjustments, and other accounting transactions as required
• Set up and support treasury related transactions, including wire transfers
• Review and approve accounts payable invoices through the company's approval workflow system
• Assist with month end close and financial reporting activities
• Perform ad hoc accounting analyses and special projects as assigned
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and increased efficiency

Key Requirements

• Five or more years of progressive accounting experience
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and corporate accounting practices
• Experience preparing journal entries, reconciliations, financial reports, and month end close activities
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including PivotTables, VLOOKUPs, and financial analysis
• Experience working within a large ERP environment
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively within a team environment
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities
• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Ability to thrive in a fast paced environment during peak reporting periods

Preferred Skills

• Experience working for a medium to large publicly traded organization
• Oracle ERP experience
• Experience supporting accounts payable processes and invoice approval workflows
• Experience with budgeting and forecasting activities
• Strong tenure and demonstrated career progression with previous employers
• Experience partnering with multiple departments across an organization