Staff Accountant

Colonial Group; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group, Inc. is seeking a Staff Accountant to perform general accounting functions, financial reporting, and unit-level accounting. The role covers daily, weekly, and monthly tasks in the accounting cycle.

The ideal candidate has a BA/BS in Accounting with 1–3 years of experience, strong Excel skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative setting. Office-based with potential for minimal travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field required.
• 1–3 years of accounting experience required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries for revenues, expenses, and tax provisions.
• Prepare monthly cash reconciliations and record related journal entries.
• Review purchase orders and supplier invoices; prepare vouchers for payment.
• Support operational accounting systems and software used in reporting.
• Assist with meeting closing deadlines and schedules.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts, including inventory items.
• Prepare various monthly reconciliations including receivables and payables.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Excel

Job description

SUMMARY

The Staff Accountant is responsible for tasks relating to general accounting functions, financial reporting, and business unit operational accounting. This position is responsible for a variety of daily, weekly and monthly tasks associated with Colonial Group, Inc.’s accounting processes.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in analyzing financial transactions and accounts to determine accuracy and completeness of entries. Create journal entries to record the revenues, expenses, and tax provisions.
• Assist in preparing monthly cash reconciliations and record related journal entries.
• Review, investigate and correct errors and inconsistencies between purchase orders and supplier invoices. Prepare vouchers for the payment of supplier invoices.
• Formulate a basic level of all operational and accounting computer software/equipment systems that impact the accounting and financial reporting processes.
• Assist with the accounting team for all deadlines are met in accordance with department closing dates.
• Assist with accounting of certain inventory items. Reconcile related general ledger accounts.
• Prepare various other monthly account reconciliations which may include receivables, payables, accrued expenses, and other accounts. This responsibility includes any daily or weekly processes that lead to the overall reconciliation of the monthly activity.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) in Accounting or a related field is required.
• 1-3years’ experience is required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel) is required, and the candidate should be comfortable working with multiple PC software platforms
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, problem solving ability, and developed interpersonal skills are required
• The ability to multi-task, work under pressure, meet deadlines, and thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented work environment is necessary

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Regularly required to sit, stand, and walk while performing job duties.
• Occasionally required to lift and/or move materials weighing up to 40 pounds.
• Travel will be minimal, potentially up to 10%.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position operates in an office environment and may require periodic visits to operational and inventory locations. The role requires collaboration with accounting and operations personnel, adherence to established deadlines, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced work environment.

The physical demands and work environment described above are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this position.