Staff Accountant

Confidential Employer; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career growth opportunities

Exposure to homebuilding finance

Job summary

Confidential Employer seeks a Staff Accountant in Alpharetta, GA to manage general ledger accounting, monthly close, reconciliations, revenue recognition, and reporting for a leading homebuilding company.

The role requires a minimum of 2 years in general accounting, proficiency in Excel and JD Edwards is a plus. Strong detail orientation and organizational skills are essential for timely and accurate financial deliverables.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of general accounting experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel; JD Edwards experience preferred.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with month-end close processes and journal entries.
• Maintain accounting systems and adhere to corporate policies.
• Prepare bank account and general ledger reconciliations.
• Oversee suspense account reconciliation and wire transfers.
• Prepare monthly revenue entries, accruals, reclassifications, and allocation entries.
• Support ESSBASE system reporting to track overhead expenses and compare to budgets and forecasts.
• Run monthly fixed asset reports as required.
• Prepare commission packages for review.
• Support accounts payable activities.
• Assist with special projects and ad hoc analysis.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

General accounting

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

MS Word

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Tools

JD Edwards

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Staff Accountant - Alpharetta, GA

Job Summary

The Staff Accountant will manage general ledger accounting, monthly close processes, reconciliations, revenue recognition, and reporting for a leading homebuilding company. This role ensures accuracy of financial records, supports special projects, and provides analytical insights to improve operational and financial performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with month-end close processes and journal entries
• Maintain accounting systems and adhere to corporate policies
• Prepare bank account and general ledger reconciliations
• Oversee suspense account reconciliation and wire transfers
• Prepare monthly revenue entries, accruals, reclassifications, and allocation entries
• Support ESSBASE system reporting to track overhead expenses and compare to budgets and forecasts
• Run monthly fixed asset reports as required
• Prepare commission packages for review
• Support accounts payable activities
• Assist with special projects and ad hoc analysis
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor’s degree in accounting preferred
• Minimum of 2 years of general accounting experience
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft Word and Excel
• JD Edwards experience preferred
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development
• Exposure to homebuilding financial operations and reporting

Staff Accountant managing general ledger, reconciliations, month-end close, revenue recognition, and reporting in a leading homebuilding company.