Staff Accountant: GL & Payroll Specialist for Growth

CM Mission Critical Engineering; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

CM Mission Critical Engineering is seeking a Staff Accountant to support daily accounting and financial operations. This role handles accounts payable, employee expense processing, payroll support, 401(k) administration, GL accounting, and month-end close activities, ensuring accuracy and adherence to internal controls.

The position requires a Bachelor's in Accounting, strong Excel skills, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment at our Atlanta location.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent
• Strong grasp of fundamental accounting principles and GL accounting
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Solid analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel
• Ability to handle confidential financial information with discretion
• Ability to work independently and in a team in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Review employee expense reports for accuracy and policy compliance
• Assist with semi-monthly payroll processing and data validation
• Prepare payroll-related journal entries and reconciliations
• Coordinate with payroll, benefits, and retirement providers; maintain payroll records
• Prepare and post recurring and ad-hoc journal entries for GL maintenance
• Maintain prepaid and fixed asset schedules; record depreciation
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations and resolve discrepancies
• Support month-end and year-end close with documentation
• Assist with audits, tax filings, and compliance

Skills

Accounting principles

General ledger

Attention to detail

Time management

Analytical skills

MS Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Deltek Ajera

Job description

CM Mission Critical Engineering is seeking a Staff Accountant to support daily accounting and financial operations. This role handles accounts payable, employee expense processing, payroll support, 401(k) administration, GL accounting, and month-end close activities, ensuring accuracy and adherence to internal controls.

The position requires a Bachelor's in Accounting, strong Excel skills, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment at our Atlanta location.