Staff Accountant

Title: Staff Accountant 
Location: Atlanta, GA (Hybrid) 
Employment Type: Direct Hire 
Compensation: $72K- $78K

Position Summary:
We are seeking a Staff Accountant to join our accounting team. The Staff Accountant will support various aspects of general accounting, including inventory, fixed assets, and financial reporting. Responsibilities include assisting with month-end close activities, preparing journal entries and reconciliations, analyzing cost of sales and other accounts, and supporting audit and process improvement initiatives.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines. This position reports to the Director of Accounting and involves collaboration with both management and cross-functional teams. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, are essential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with inventory accounting, including monthly physical counts and reconciliations

• Analyze cost of sales and other general ledger accounts

• Support the fixed assets process, including additions, reporting, and reconciliations

• Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations

• Assist in preparing audit schedules and responding to audit requests

• Participate in process improvement and ad-hoc projects as needed

• Collaborate with team members to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

• 1–2 years of accounting experience (public or private) preferred

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or similar) a plus

Qualifications:

• Strong organizational and time management skills

• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy

• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Effective written and verbal communication

• Team-oriented with the ability to adapt to changing priorities