Staff Accountant

USG Water Solutions, LLC; Perry (GA); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Competitive compensation

Growth opportunities

Job summary

USG Water Solutions, LLC is seeking a Staff Accountant to manage prepaid expenses, fixed assets, and property tax filings, ensuring accurate monthly ledgers and well-documented records.

The role covers journal entries, reconciliations, and close processes, with collaboration across the finance team. A Bachelor’s in accounting or related field plus 1–3 years of experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 1–3 years of accounting experience; exposure to fixed assets, prepaids, and/or property tax filings a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; comfort working in an ERP or accounting system.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and reconciliations.
• Solid organizational skills and ability to meet recurring monthly deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Own prepaid expense schedule: set up new prepaids, record monthly amortization, reconcile prepaid accounts monthly.
• Maintain fixed-asset subledger: record additions/disposals/transfers, run depreciation, prepare roll-forward.
• Prepare and file property tax returns using fixed-asset listings as basis; track deadlines by jurisdiction.
• Prepare and post recurring and adjusting journal entries to the general ledger per procedures.
• Reconcile balance-sheet accounts monthly; investigate and clear discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate, complete accounting records and supporting schedules.
• Support month-end and year-end close with assigned entries and reconciliations.
• Assist audits with documentation and explanations as requested.

Skills

Attention to detail

Clear communicator

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP system

Job description

Openings: 1

Job Summary

The Staff Accountant supports the accounting function by owning a defined set of recurring activities — prepaid expenses, fixed assets, property tax filings, and general journal entries — along with the account reconciliations tied to them. This role is central to the accuracy of the monthly general ledger and to maintaining clean, well-documented accounting records.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities

• Own the prepaid expense schedule: set up new prepaids, record monthly amortization, and reconcile the prepaid accounts each month.
• Maintain the fixed-asset subledger: record additions, disposals, and transfers; run monthly depreciation; and prepare the monthly fixed-asset roll-forward.
• Prepare and file property tax returns (personal property/business personal property), using the fixed-asset listing as the basis; track assessments, payments, and filing deadlines by jurisdiction.
• Prepare and post recurring and adjusting journal entries to the general ledger in accordance with established procedures.
• Reconcile assigned balance-sheet accounts monthly, investigating and clearing discrepancies on a timely basis.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and well-documented accounting records and supporting schedules.
• Support the month-end and year-end close by completing assigned entries and reconciliations within the close calendar.
• Provide documentation and explanations during audits and financial reviews as requested.
• Assist with ad hoc schedules and analyses within assigned areas as the role develops.
• Coordinate with other finance team members and departments to resolve questions affecting prepaids, fixed assets, property tax, and the general ledger.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 1–3 years of accounting experience; exposure to fixed assets, prepaids, and/or property tax filings a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; comfort working in an ERP or accounting system.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and reconciliations.
• Solid organizational skills and the ability to meet recurring monthly deadlines.
• Clear communicator who works well within a team.
• High integrity in handling confidential financial information.
• Self-motivated with a strong sense of ownership over assigned areas.

Office environment mostly sitting at a desk. May require the ability to lift up to 25 pounds from time to time.

What We Offer

A comprehensive benefits and competitive compensation package, a hybrid work schedule. An opportunity to join a dynamic and growing company. A supportive work environment where you can thrive to be your best!

Disclosure

USG Water Solutions, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This job description is a general description of essential job functions. It is not intended as an employment contract, nor is it intended to describe all duties someone in this position may perform. All employees are expected to perform tasks as assigned by supervisory personnel, regardless of job title or routine job duties.