Staff Accountant: Own Month-End, Reconciliations & Analysis

Ledgent Finance & Accounting; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Ledgent Finance & Accounting seeks a hands-on Staff Accountant to own the full-cycle close for multiple entities and provide accurate financial insight. You’ll collaborate with leadership to deliver timely reporting and variance explanations.

The role requires strong GAAP knowledge, multi-entity experience, and excellent Excel skills. You’ll work in a team-oriented, collaborative environment, supporting audits and cash-flow forecasting while driving process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• Approximately 3-5 years of accounting experience in a multi-entity environment.
• Strong understanding of accounting fundamentals and GAAP principles.
• Experience preparing journal entries and account reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Perform month-end close activities, including preparing and posting journal entries.
• Complete hands-on balance sheet reconciliations and research reconciling items.
• Analyze account activity and investigate fluctuations or unusual transactions.
• Prepare variance analyses and provide meaningful commentary on financial results.
• Manage intercompany transactions and related reconciliations.
• Support accounting activities across multiple entities.
• Assist with cash flow reporting and forecasting activities.
• Prepare schedules and supporting documentation for audits and financial reviews.
• Process and analyze high-volume accounting transactions.
• Maintain accurate general ledger records and ensure compliance with accounting policies.
• Partner with operational leaders to better understand business activity and financial results.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and increased efficiencies.

Skills

GAAP principles

Accounting fundamentals

Intercompany accounting

Journal entries

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Great Plains

Job description

Ledgent Finance & Accounting seeks a hands-on Staff Accountant to own the full-cycle close for multiple entities and provide accurate financial insight. You’ll collaborate with leadership to deliver timely reporting and variance explanations.

The role requires strong GAAP knowledge, multi-entity experience, and excellent Excel skills. You’ll work in a team-oriented, collaborative environment, supporting audits and cash-flow forecasting while driving process improvements.