Staff Accountant

NextGen | GTA: A Kelly Telecom Company; Arlington (AL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

NextGen is seeking a Staff Accountant to provide administrative and financial support across payroll, benefits, accounts payable, and general accounting. Reporting to the Accounting Manager, you will work closely with accounting personnel, internal departments, and external parties.

This role offers exposure to payroll processing, benefits administration (401(k) and insurance), journal entries, reconciliations, month-end closing, and regulatory reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (Associates considered with relevant experience).
• Knowledge of GAAP.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage large amounts of information.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Teamwork, adaptability, and customer service skills.
• Willingness to learn and develop professionally.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll and maintain payroll records.
• Administer employee benefits (401(k) and insurance).
• Process accounts payable invoices and verify W-9 forms.
• Manage accounts payable check runs and monitor invoice due dates.
• Post journal entries and reconcile general ledger accounts.
• Prepare and submit regulatory, compliance, and governmental reports.
• Prepare and file federal, state, and local tax reports.
• Assist with audits, reconciliations, and financial statement reviews.
• Support the Accounting Manager with month-end closing.
• Provide backup support to the Accounting Clerk and Accounting Manager.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

GAAP

Analytical

Organizational

Detail-oriented

Multitasking

Communication

Teamwork

Learning mindset

Customer service

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Associate’s degree with relevant experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Job description

We are seeking a Staff Accountant to provide administrative and financial support across payroll, benefits, accounts payable, and general accounting. Reporting to the Accounting Manager, this role works closely with accounting personnel, internal departments, and external parties.

This opportunity offers experience across multiple accounting functions, including payroll, financial reporting, and month-end closing. We are looking for a detail-oriented team player who enjoys managing varied responsibilities and is eager to develop their skills and knowledge.

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; an associate’s degree in Accounting may be considered with relevant experience.
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Attention to detail and the ability to manage large amounts of information.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong teamwork, adaptability, and customer service skills.
• Willingness to learn and develop professionally.

What You Will Be Doing

• Process payroll and maintain employee payroll, tax, and benefits records.
• Administer employee benefits, including 401(k) and insurance programs.
• Process accounts payable invoices and verify W-9 forms.
• Manage accounts payable check runs and monitor invoice due dates.
• Post journal entries and reconcile general ledger accounts.
• Prepare and submit regulatory, compliance, and governmental reports.
• Prepare and file federal, state, and local tax reports and remit payments.
• Assist with audits, account reconciliations, and financial statement reviews.
• Support the Accounting Manager with month-end closing.
• Provide backup support to the Accounting Clerk and Accounting Manager.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.
• Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Payroll and employee benefits administration.
• Accounts payable and general ledger accounting.
• Tax reporting, compliance, and financial reconciliation.

Daily Responsibilities

• Payroll processing and employee record maintenance.
• Invoice processing, payment tracking, and accounts payable check runs.
• Journal entries, account reconciliations, and reporting.
• Coordination with accounting personnel, internal departments, and external parties.
• Audit assistance and month-end closing support.

We are Connectors.

We thrive on "quality over quantity" and put in the work building strong relationships. We create connections, discover qualities, uncover skills, and place people with accuracy. We are your true partner!

We are Collaborators.

You’ll be working with a wholly owned subsidiary of Kelly and part of the Kelly Telecom division. It allows us to be as nimble and fiercely competitive as a startup while having the backing of a multibillion‑dollar publicly traded company which has been in business for 75 years. With direct access to hiring managers, services don’t stop at standard recruiting processes. We use our expertise to improve your application skills and provide ongoing career support.

We give 24/7 Support.

We are in this together. We provide around-the-clock availability, competitive employee benefits, and continuously check in to make sure things are going smoothly. Check out our Glassdoor page!