Staff Accountant — GAAP & Multi-Entity Close (On‑Site)

Watkins Associated Industries; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Watkins Associated Industries (WAI) in Atlanta invites applications for a Staff Accountant role. This on-site, full-time position supports monthly closings, prepares financial reports, reconciles accounts and collaborates with multiple operating companies to ensure GAAP-compliant records.

You will work with Tax, Treasury and corporate teams to validate data, align NetSuite and Adaptive Planning, and contribute to system enhancements, process improvements and year-end activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• CPA certification or progress toward CPA preferred.
• Experience with general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, financial reporting, and month-end close activities.
• Experience in a multi-company or multi-entity environment preferred.
• Experience with NetSuite, Adaptive Planning, OfficeConnect or similar ERP and reporting systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to internal financial statements for monthly, quarterly, and annual closings in accordance with GAAP, company policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Monthly results preparation and analysis.
• Prepares and uploads monthly net activity for assigned operating companies.
• Reviews financial information for accuracy and completeness.
• Ensures data within Adaptive Planning aligns with the accounting system.
• Reconciles general ledger accounts monthly and resolves variances, reviewing peer reconciliations.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Interdepartmental collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA certification in progress or preferred

Tools

NetSuite

Adaptive Planning

OfficeConnect

Job description

Watkins Associated Industries (WAI) in Atlanta invites applications for a Staff Accountant role. This on-site, full-time position supports monthly closings, prepares financial reports, reconciles accounts and collaborates with multiple operating companies to ensure GAAP-compliant records.

You will work with Tax, Treasury and corporate teams to validate data, align NetSuite and Adaptive Planning, and contribute to system enhancements, process improvements and year-end activities.