Onsite Staff Accountant — Month-End & GAAP Expert

GHJ Search and Staffing; Flowery Branch (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

GHJ Search and Staffing partners with a growing organization in Flowery Branch, GA to add an experienced Staff Accountant to the accounting team. This onsite role focuses on owning the month-end close, financial reporting, and general ledger activities in a collaborative environment.

Ideal candidates bring a bachelor’s in accounting and at least two years of progressive accounting experience, with a strong grasp of GAAP and internal controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• 2+ years of progressive accounting experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and general ledger activity.
• Lead month-end and year-end close processes to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Prepare financial statements and supporting schedules for management review.
• Analyze financial results and investigate account variances; maintain GAAP compliance.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis as needed.
• Support audit requests by preparing documentation and schedules.
• Monitor and improve internal controls and accounting procedures.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to support operational and financial initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve efficiencies.
• Assist with special projects and other accounting responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Accounting experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Job description

GHJ Search and Staffing partners with a growing organization in Flowery Branch, GA to add an experienced Staff Accountant to the accounting team. This onsite role focuses on owning the month-end close, financial reporting, and general ledger activities in a collaborative environment.

Ideal candidates bring a bachelor’s in accounting and at least two years of progressive accounting experience, with a strong grasp of GAAP and internal controls.