Staff Accountant

GardenCore LLC; Peachtree Corners (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Plan

Paid Time Off

Disability benefits

Nine paid Holidays per year

Annual bonus potential

Job summary

GardenCore is seeking a Staff Accountant to join our Peachtree Corners, GA team. The role supports monthly close, journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting under US GAAP.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in accounting or finance, 5 years of progressive accounting experience, and strong Excel and ERP skills. This is a hands-on position offering growth opportunities within a private-equity backed environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• 5 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and general ledger accounting.
• Experience with month-end close, journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial analysis.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP and financial reporting systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, reclassifications, and other close-related entries.
• Complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations and resolve reconciling items timely.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities, including assigned schedules and variance analysis.
• Maintain accurate accounting for prepaid expenses, fixed assets, leases, intercompany activity, and other assigned areas.
• Analyze account activity and financial results for accuracy, completeness, and appropriate classification.

Skills

US GAAP knowledge

Advanced Excel

Financial analysis

Verbal and written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Tools

ERP systems

Financial reporting systems

Job description

Description

GardenCore is searching for a Staff Accountant to join our team in Peachtree Corners, GA. The Staff Accountant supports GardenCore's accounting and financial reporting activities within the Field Support Office. This role is responsible for preparing journal entries, completing account reconciliations, supporting the monthly close process, analyzing financial results, and assisting with audit and reporting requirements. The position partners with field and functional teams to maintain accurate, timely, and well-supported financial information in accordance with US GAAP.

Job Responsibilities

Accounting & Close

• Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, reclassifications, and other close-related entries.
• Complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations and resolve reconciling items timely.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities, including assigned schedules and variance analysis.
• Maintain accurate accounting for prepaid expenses, fixed assets, leases, intercompany activity, and other assigned areas.
• Analyze account activity and financial results for accuracy, completeness, and appropriate classification.

Reporting, Audit & Business Support

• Assist with the preparation of supporting schedules for financial and management reporting.
• Assist with external audit requests, PBC schedules, and supporting documentation.
• Partner with field and functional teams to research transactions and support accurate accounting treatment.
• Support accounting policies, internal controls, process documentation, and compliance activities.
• Identify opportunities to simplify, standardize, and automate accounting processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• 5 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and general ledger accounting.
• Experience with month-end close, journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial analysis.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP and financial reporting systems.
• Strong analytical, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualification:

• CPA designation or active progress toward CPA certification.
• Experience in a private equity-backed, multi-entity, manufacturing, or distribution environment.
• Experience supporting external audits, acquisitions, or accounting process improvements.

Compensation

• Competitive annual base salary
• Paid Time Off - 104 hours per calendar year (pro-rated in first year)
• 401k Plan
• Short Term and Long Term Disability benefits
• Nine paid Holidays per year
• Opportunity for annual bonus

What GardenCore Offers You

• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About GardenCore

GardenCore is a leading U.S. manufacturer of lawn and garden consumables, offering a broad portfolio of mulch, soil, stone, and lime products. GardenCore has deep, long-standing partnerships with major home improvement retailers and garden centers, and delivers consistent, high-quality execution across large-scale private label and branded programs. GardenCore has over 1,400 employees and operates 58 manufacturing facilities across the United States.

GardenCore is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability

GardenCore is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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