Staff Accountant

CM Mission Critical Engineering, LLC; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

CM Mission Critical Engineering, LLC in the United States seeks a Staff Accountant to support day-to-day accounting and financial operations, including accounts payable, expense processing, payroll support, 401(k) administration, GL work, and month-end close activities.

The role ensures accuracy and secure handling of financial data in line with internal controls and operational standards, contributing to the company’s growth and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• Strong understanding of fundamental accounting principles and general ledger accounting.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to handle confidential financial information with discretion.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, growing organization.

Responsibilities

• Review accounts payable and employee expense processing; assist with payroll support.
• Prepare payroll-related journal entries and reconciliations; assist with 401(k) contribution administration.
• Coordinate with payroll, benefits and retirement plan providers; maintain payroll and benefit accounting records.
• Prepare and post recurring and ad-hoc journal entries for GL maintenance.
• Maintain prepaid and fixed asset schedules; record monthly amortization and depreciation.
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations and bank reconciliations; investigate discrepancies.
• Support month-end and year-end close processes with thorough documentation.
• Assist with audits, tax filings, and compliance activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and internal controls.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Time management

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Excel proficiency

Discretion

Independent & collaborative work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Deltek Ajera

Job description

At CM Mission Critical Engineering, we strive to provide innovative and sustainable engineering solutions that meet the needs of our mission critical clients while pushing the limits of today's technologies and setting tomorrow's standard for success.

Job Title:

Staff Accountant

Reports to:

CF O

Job Summary:

The Staff Accountant supports the day‑to‑day accounting & financial operations of the company. This role manages accounts payable, employee expense processing, payroll support, 401(k) administration, general ledger accounting, & month‑end close activities. Theis role ensures accuracy, timeliness, & secure handling of financial & employee data in alignment with the company’s internal controls & informed operational standards.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Review employee expense reports for accuracy, documentation, coding, & policy compliance; process reimbursements through payroll.
• Assist with semi‑monthly payroll processing, including timesheet review, payroll data validation, & discrepancy resolution.
• Prepare payroll‑related journal entries & reconciliations; support employee & employer 401(k) contribution administration.
• Coordinate with payroll, benefits, & retirement plan providers; maintain accurate payroll & benefit accounting records.
• Prepare & post recurring & ad‑hoc journal entries for general ledger maintenance.
• Maintain prepaid & fixed asset schedules; record monthly amortization & depreciation.
• Complete balance sheet, general ledger, & bank reconciliations; research & resolve account discrepancies.
• Support month‑end & year‑end close processes, ensuring organized & accurate supporting documentation.
• Prepare documentation & schedules for external accountants, auditors, & tax professionals; assist with audits, tax filings, & compliance activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, internal controls, & operational efficiency; provide additional accounting support as the company grows.

Education & Experience:

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• Strong understanding of fundamental accounting principles & general ledger accounting
• Exceptional attention to detail & commitment to accuracy
• Strong organizational & time-management skills
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities & meet deadlines
• Strong analytical & problem-solving skills
• Proficiencywith Microsoft Excel
• Ability to handle confidential financial & employee information with discretion
• Ability to work both independently & collaboratively in a fast‑paced, growing organization

Preferred

• Previousaccounting experience in a professional services, engineering, architecture, or project-based environment
• Experience withDeltek Ajeraor another project-based accounting/ERP system