Staff Accountant

Gtatelecom; Arlington (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Gtatelecom is seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to ensure accurate day-to-day finances. You’ll support payroll, accounts payable, reconciliations, reporting, and month-end close while collaborating with colleagues across accounting and other departments.

This role offers exposure to audits, financial statement reviews, and regulatory filings and is a good fit for someone who enjoys deadlines and maintaining accurate financial records.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance or related field.
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, projects, and deadlines.
• Clear, professional communication and a collaborative approach.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll and maintain related employee, tax, and benefits records.
• Manage accounts payable invoices, W-9 verification, payment runs, and due dates.
• Prepare journal entries and reconcile general ledger accounts.
• Prepare and submit tax, regulatory, compliance, and government reports.
• Support audits, account reconciliations, and financial statement reviews.
• Assist with month-end close and provide backup support to accounting colleagues.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Associate degree with relevant experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Keep the numbers accurate and the day-to-day finances running smoothly as a Staff Accountant. You’ll support payroll, accounts payable, reconciliations, reporting, and month-end close while working with colleagues across accounting and other departments.

This role offers a varied look at the accounting function, with opportunities to handle both routine processes and more detailed work like audits, financial statement reviews, and regulatory filings. It’s a good fit for a detail-oriented professional who enjoys staying organized, meeting deadlines, and helping a team get the financial picture right.

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; an associate degree in Accounting may be considered with relevant experience
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, projects, and deadlines
• Clear, professional communication skills and a collaborative approach

Desired Skills & Experience

• Experience with payroll, employee records, benefits, or accounts payable
• Familiarity with payroll taxes, employee benefits, or 401(k) and insurance programs
• Experience with journal entries, general ledger reconciliations, or month-end close
• Exposure to audits, financial statement reviews, or regulatory reporting
• Experience preparing federal, state, or local tax reports and payments

What You Will Be Doing

• Process payroll and maintain related employee, tax, and benefits records
• Manage accounts payable invoices, W-9 verification, payment runs, and due dates
• Prepare journal entries and reconcile general ledger accounts
• Prepare and submit tax, regulatory, compliance, and government reports
• Support audits, account reconciliations, and financial statement reviews
• Assist with month-end close and provide backup support to accounting colleagues

Tech Breakdown

• 30% Payroll and Employee Records
• 25% Accounts Payable and Payment Processing
• 20% General Ledger and Account Reconciliations
• 15% Tax, Regulatory Reporting, and Audit Support
• 10% Month-End Close and Financial Statement Review