Staff Accountant - Metro Atlanta

Seeking a highly motivated Staff Accountant to join a growing team. A successful candidate will have experience in the monthly close process. This position is a crucial role as the liaison between the accounting/finance department and the business lines. The individual must be experienced and comfortable with GAAP reporting. The position requires strong interpersonal skills, analytical capabilities, attention to detail, and a strong work ethic. Seeking a highly motivated individual who can work independently and in a dynamic, team-based environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely and accurate accounting and reporting of the financial operations of assigned business lines. This includes monthly journal entries, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cash management.
• Meet monthly with the business leaders to review results and operational metrics and make recommendations.
• Collaborate with the business teams to support efficient, timely, and accurate invoice coding and processing.
• Proactively troubleshoot coding errors and inaccurate cash deposits to support accurate financial reporting.
• Responsible for monthly journal entries, expense accruals, and GAAP adjustments.
• Understand the accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash receipts, and profit margins of the various business lines.
• Prepare monthly GAAP financial statements for the company, consolidated and stand-alone.
• Prepare detailed reconciliation and support schedules for month-end close and annual audit.
• Participate in cross-functional teams designed to solve business process deficiencies.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Accounting; CPA or CMA Preferred
• Minimum of 2 years of accounting experience
• Experience with cloud-based accounting systems, such as Sage Intacct, Netsuite, etc.
• Strong Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel
• Experience with business intelligence and reporting software, such as Workday Adaptive Planning preferred
• Experience in the renewable energy or utility power sectors a plus