Multi-Entity Staff Accountant | GAAP & Close Expert

WATKINS ASSOCIATED INDUSTRIES INC; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Watkins Associated Industries Inc. is seeking a Staff Accountant to join our Atlanta-area finance team.

The role involves maintaining accurate financial records, preparing reports, reconciling accounts, and supporting month-end and year-end closings in a multi-entity environment. The position emphasizes GAAP adherence, cross-department collaboration with tax, treasury, and operating companies, and ensuring accurate financial reporting using NetSuite and Adaptive Planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• CPA certification or progress toward CPA preferred.
• Experience with general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, financial reporting, and month-end close activities.
• Experience in a multi-company or multi-entity environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to the preparation of internal financial statements for monthly, quarterly, and annual closings in accordance with GAAP and company policies.
• Reconciles general ledger accounts monthly and reviews variances.
• Reviews intercompany billing and monitors A/R and A/P balances with operating companies.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Financial analysis

Excel skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Cross-department collaboration

Problem solving

ERP experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA candidate or CPA

Tools

NetSuite

Adaptive Planning

OfficeConnect

Job description

Watkins Associated Industries Inc. is seeking a Staff Accountant to join our Atlanta-area finance team.

The role involves maintaining accurate financial records, preparing reports, reconciling accounts, and supporting month-end and year-end closings in a multi-entity environment. The position emphasizes GAAP adherence, cross-department collaboration with tax, treasury, and operating companies, and ensuring accurate financial reporting using NetSuite and Adaptive Planning.