Staff Accountant

Ledgent Finance & Accounting; Lawrenceville (GA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Ledgent Finance & Accounting’s client in Georgia is seeking a dedicated Staff Accountant to join their on-site team. You will contribute to financial operations and gain valuable experience in a professional setting.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in accounting principles, 2+ years of experience, proficiency in Excel (Pivot Tables & VLOOKUPs), and ERP system knowledge. You will perform reconciliations, assist with month-end close, and support reporting while collaborating across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 2+ years of accounting experience in a corporate environment.
• Proficiency in Excel, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUP.
• ERP system experience.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain accurate financial records per policies.
• Perform account reconciliations and resolve variances.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close, including journal entries.
• Review transactions for completeness and accuracy.
• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.
• Analyze financial data and provide reporting to management.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve processes.
• Participate in special projects and other accounting tasks.

Skills

Accounting experience

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Pivot Tables

VLOOKUP

ERP System

Job description

Salary: USD70000 - USD70000 per year

Position Overview

Ledgent Finance & Accounting’s client is currently seeking a dedicated Staff Accountant to join their dynamic team in Georgia. This is an on-site position offering an exciting opportunity to contribute to the financial operations and gain valuable experience in a professional setting. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting principles and demonstrate proficiency in handling various financial tasks.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain accurate financial records in accordance with company policies and accounting guidelines.
• Perform account reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and resolve variances in a timely manner.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close activities, including journal entries and supporting schedules.
• Review financial transactions to ensure completeness, accuracy, and proper documentation.
• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable processes as needed.
• Analyze financial data and provide reporting support to management.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address accounting-related inquiries and improve processes.
• Participate in special projects and other accounting responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• 2+ years of accounting experience in a corporate or business environment.
• Intermediate Excel Experience (Pivot Tables & Vlookups) required.
• ERP System experience required.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify and resolve discrepancies.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, high-volume business environment preferred.

The salary range for this position is $60,000 to $70,000 per year.