Junior Accountant

Undisclosed Private Investment Firm; Smyrna (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Talently in Smyrna, GA is seeking a Junior Accountant to support daily financial operations, including AP/AR and general ledger activities. This early-career role offers hands-on exposure to cost accounting within a manufacturing context and close collaboration with the Controller and production teams.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s in accounting/finance, 0–2 years of experience, strong Excel skills, and clear communication in English. SAP experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; foundational knowledge of cost accounting, financial accounting, and manufacturing operations.
• 0-2 years of related accounting experience, including internships, with exposure to AP/AR processing, journal entries, reconciliations, and general ledger activities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Office applications; strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills; fluency in written and spoken English.
• Bonus: Experience with SAP or another ERP system, exposure to inventory costing/variance analysis, progress toward CPA certification, or familiarity with fixed asset accounting.

Responsibilities

• Daily Operations: Record and reconcile daily accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger transactions.
• Financial Preparation: Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Month-End Close: Assist with month-end and year-end close processes.
• Cost Accounting: Support inventory costing, cycle counts, variance analysis, and cost of goods sold calculations.
• Compliance & Audit: Reconcile bank statements, maintain fixed asset records, and support internal and external audits.

Job description

Junior Accountant | Talently

The Tone:

This is a role at Talently, located in Smyrna, Georgia, within an established company in the manufacturing industry. This position supports efficient production, inventory accuracy, and continued business growth through disciplined financial management. This opportunity is ideal for an early-career accounting professional seeking hands-on exposure to cost accounting, manufacturing operations, and month-end close activities. Working closely with the Controller, this role contributes to accurate reporting and informed business decisions.

The TL;DR

• Role: Early Career
• Location: In-person, Smyrna, GA
• Pay: $60000-$65000 yearly
• Team: Reports to Controller; collaborates with production and procurement teams.
• Mission: Contribute to accurate financial reporting and informed business decisions.
• Tech Stack: MS Excel, SAP

What You'll Actually Do

• Daily Operations: Record and reconcile daily accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger transactions.
• Financial Preparation: Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Month-End Close: Assist with month-end and year-end close processes.
• Cost Accounting: Support inventory costing, cycle counts, variance analysis, and cost of goods sold calculations.
• Compliance & Audit: Reconcile bank statements, maintain fixed asset records, and support internal and external audits.

The Must-Haves

• Background: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent education and experience; foundational knowledge of cost accounting, financial accounting, and manufacturing operations.
• Experience: 0-2 years of related accounting experience, including internships, with exposure to AP/AR processing, journal entries, reconciliations, and general ledger activities.
• Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Office applications; strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills; fluency in written and spoken English.
• Bonus: Experience with SAP or another ERP system, prior accounting experience in a manufacturing environment, exposure to inventory costing/variance analysis, progress toward CPA certification, or familiarity with fixed asset accounting.