A very large manufacutring services organization is seeking a staff accountant to work remote in the Georgia area.
The Staff Accountant will play an important role in the Finance/Accounting Team, reporting directly to the Senior Accountant. To be successful in this role, the Staff Accountant must be tech savvy and conduct a wide variety of intricate and complex accounting duties. The ideal candidate for this role has excellent organizational, analytical, interpersonal skills and can create and maintain a team-oriented environment while working with others. This position will support the month-end closing process while preparing journal entries, account reconciliations and financial statements.
Position Responsibilities
- Prepare month-end activities, including journal entries, general ledger account reconciliations, and reporting for over 100 locations.
- Participate in monthly analytic review of over 100 locations.
- Partnering and developing effective working relationships with employees in offsite locations, as well as with corporate teams to drive process and system improvements where appropriate.
- Effectively communicates and escalates issues and information to the Senior Accountant or other appropriate levels of management on a timely basis.
- Supports the Senior Accountant by preparing ad hoc reports, conducting research, and contributing to process improvement initiatives.
The position responsibilities outlined above are in no way to be construed as all encompassing. Other duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may be required and/or assigned, as necessary.
Position Requirements
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Required:
- Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
- Excellent analytical and quantitative skills, with accuracy and attention to detail.
- Strong interpersonal and oral/written communication skills with the ability to relate well and cooperate with members of management, other departments, auditors, etc.
- Ability to manage and prioritize multiple concurrent assignments while meeting deadlines and demanding quality execution.
- Demonstrates skill in maintaining accurate financial records and preparing clear and accurate reports for informational, auditing, and operational use.
- Tech savvy and one who demonstrates advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook; knowledge of Power Bi would be ideal.
Education/ Experience
Required:
• BS degree in accounting is a requirement.
• 5+ years of accounting experience, ideally in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience working with a mid-to high level ERP system. Dynamics 365 preferred.
