Staff Accountant - Full Time

Gas South District; Duluth (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Gas South District is seeking a finance professional to develop and implement facility goals and priorities related to financial management, budgeting, accounting, purchasing, and payroll under the CFO.

You will monitor ledgers, prepare reconciliations, support budgeting and forecasting, process payroll, maintain records, and provide reports to assist year-end balances and statements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance plus accounting experience including reconciling general ledger accounts.
• Experience with Safe Intacct software is a plus.
• Project accounting experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and reconcile general and subsidiary ledgers; perform monthly reconciliations.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Process payroll and manage vendor and customer records.
• Input journal entries and code receipts/disbursements.

Skills

Financial management

Accounting software

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Analytical problem solving

Deadline oriented

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Tools

Safe-Intacct

Job description

Description

Under the direct supervision of the Chief Financial Officer, develop and implement the facility goals and priorities relating to financial management, budget, accounting, purchasing, and/or payroll.

Requirements

• Monitor and analyze all general and subsidiary ledgers. Perform monthly reconciliation and financial review for all accounts and departments.
• Maintain and update, as needed, the goals, projects, policies, procedures, methods, and controls required for the facility's financial transactions and forecasting.
• Prepare event settlements for resident sports teams, concerts, and theater events.
• Reconcile check statements with the bank and coordinate cash transfers as directed by the CFO.
• Execute month-end receivable reconciliations and audit vendor partner payment terms to ensure compliance with partner contracts.
• Serve as the point person for merchant accounts and respond promptly to disputes. Maintain records.
• Provide data, reports, and other information to assist in the preparation of the annual budget and in forecasting revenues, expenditures, and year-end balances.
• Compile and sort documents, such as invoices and checks, confirming business transactions.
• Process payroll
• Maintain customer and vendor files; respond to inquiries and research discrepancies.
• Verify and post business transaction details, such as funds received and disbursed, and total accounts.
• Input journal entries.
• Assist with coding of receipts and disbursements into the general ledger.
• Support other departments with reports as needed/requested.
• Assist in preparation of financial statements.
• Monitor capital asset purchases, maintain asset detail records, track depreciation, and perform account analysis.
• Work with management to maintain project accounting.
• Work extended and/or irregular hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays, as needed.

Skills And Abilities

• Demonstrate extensive knowledge and experience in financial management and accounting software.
• Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Have extensive experience with Microsoft Excel and a proven history of learning and troubleshooting new software programs effectively.
• Organize and prioritize work to meet deadlines. Work effectively under pressure and/or a stringent schedule and produce accurate results.
• Maintain an effective working relationship with clients, guests, employees, and others encountered in the course of employment.
• Work as a team member as well as independently, exercising judgment and initiative.
• Remain flexible and adjust to situations as they occur.

Education And Experience

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance from an accredited four-year college or university, with some accounting experience, including reconciling general ledger accounts; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience with Safe Intacct software is a plus. Project accounting experience is a plus.