Staff Accountant

Vaco by Highspring; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work option

Job summary

Vaco by Highspring is recruiting for a Staff Accountant in Atlanta to maintain financial integrity and support reporting in a fast-paced environment. The role offers hybrid flexibility and exposure to multiple accounting functions while collaborating with stakeholders across the organization.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of accounting experience, strong Excel skills, familiarity with ERP/accounting software, and CPA considerations are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• Minimum of 2 years of accounting experience in corporate or public accounting.
• Strong understanding of financial accounting principles and reporting practices.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with ERP or accounting software platforms.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience supporting multiple business units or entities preferred.
• CPA certification or active pursuit preferred.
• History of job stability required.
• Seeking Atlanta-based talent.

Responsibilities

• Execute monthly accounting activities, including account analysis, reconciliations, and adjusting entries.
• Manage and monitor general ledger transactions to ensure completeness and accuracy.
• Assist with invoicing, vendor payments, and cross-company transactions.
• Support the preparation of financial reports and investigate fluctuations and trends.
• Provide documentation and support for internal and external review processes.
• Recommend and contribute to enhancements that improve efficiency, accuracy, and overall accounting operations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Excel

ERP software

Job description

Now recruiting on behalf of a growing accounting team in a large, Atlanta-based company for a Staff Accountant who will play key role in maintaining financial integrity, supporting reporting activities, and contributing to a fast-paced environment. This employer offers a competitive compensation/benefits package, hybrid flexibility, and the opportunity to work across a variety of accounting functions while partnering with stakeholders throughout the organization.

Scope of the Staff Accountant position:

• Execute monthly accounting activities, including account analysis, reconciliations, and adjusting entries.
• Manage and monitor general ledger transactions to ensure completeness and accuracy.
• Assist with invoicing, vendor payments, and cross company transactions.
• Support the preparation of financial reports and investigate fluctuations and trends.
• Provide documentation and support for internal and external review processes.
• Recommend and contribute to enhancements that improve efficiency, accuracy, and overall accounting operations.

The right candidate for this Staff Accountant role will have:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• Minimum of 2 years of accounting experience in a corporate or public accounting environment.
• Strong understanding of financial accounting principles and reporting practices.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience working within ERP or accounting software platforms.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience supporting multiple business units or entities is preferred.
• History of job stability required for consideration
• Seeking Atlanta-based talent
• CPA certification or active pursuit of CPA licensure is strongly preferred.

By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for similarly qualified positions.

Equal Opportunity Notice

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By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. Additionally, you agree to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. Lastly, you agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.

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