Staff Accountant

Hire Element – Accounting & Financial Search; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

Hire Element – Accounting & Financial Search in Atlanta is seeking a Staff Accountant for a full-time hybrid role (2 days in office). You will support the accounting team and leadership by ensuring timely, accurate financial data and close processes.

You will collaborate with department heads, assist in preparing and distributing financial statements, and maintain monthly close schedules, leveraging strong Excel skills and solid analytical abilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent.
• 0-4 years of accounting experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel with strong analytical and organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with department heads to understand and ensure the accuracy of all financial reporting activity.
• Assist in the preparation and distribution of financial statements.
• Prepare financial statements and supporting schedules according to the monthly close schedule.
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of financial accounting data in various areas.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Staff Accountant | Hire Element – Accounting & Financial Search

The Tone:This is a full-time Staff Accountant role for one of Hire Element’s clients, offering a hybrid schedule with two days in the office. The specific client company is not named in this description. This role is crucial for ensuring the accurate and timely preparation of financial data, directly supporting the accounting team and leadership. The successful candidate will bring strong analytical and organizational skills to contribute to the financial health of the organization.

The TL;DR

• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Hybrid – 2 days in office (Location Unspecified)
• Team: Reports closely to the Controller and CFO
• Mission: To ensure the timely and accurate preparation of financial accounting data across various areas.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Excel

What You’ll Actually Do

• Collaboration: Work closely with department heads to understand and ensure the accuracy of all financial reporting activity.
• Financial Statements: Assist in the preparation and distribution of financial statements.
• Schedule Adherence: Prepare financial statements and supporting schedules according to the monthly close schedule.
• Data Preparation: Ensure the timely and accurate preparation of financial accounting data in a variety of areas.

The Must-Haves

• Background: Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent qualification in Accounting.
• Experience: 0-4 years of experience in an accounting role.
• Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Excel, possessing strong analytical and organizational capabilities.