Accountant 1

Primerica•Duluth, GA

About The Position

The Staff Accountant I is an exempt professional role responsible for applying accounting principles and professional judgment to support accurate financial reporting and general ledger integrity. This position assists with month‑end close activities, account reconciliations, and financial analysis in accordance with GAAP and company policy. The Staff Accountant I exercises discretion in analyzing financial data, identifying variances, and recommending corrective actions. The role works independently on assigned responsibilities while collaborating with management and cross‑functional partners.

Requirements

Applying accounting principles and professional judgment to support accurate financial reporting and general ledger integrity.
Assisting with month‑end close activities, account reconciliations, and financial analysis in accordance with GAAP and company policy.
Analyzing financial data, identifying variances, and recommending corrective actions.
Working independently on assigned responsibilities while collaborating with management and cross‑functional partners.
Preparing and posting journal entries requiring analysis and professional judgment.
Participating in month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end close processes.
Maintaining assigned general ledger accounts.
Reviewing balances for reasonableness and compliance with GAAP.
Preparing, reviewing, and analyzing balance sheet account reconciliations.
Evaluating fluctuations and trends, developing explanations, and recommending adjustments.
Resolving discrepancies and ensuring the accuracy and completeness of financial records.
Assisting in the preparation and review of internal financial reports and supporting schedules.
Analyzing financial results and providing insights to management.
Supporting internal and external audit activities by preparing documentation and responding to requests.
Ensuring compliance with accounting policies and internal controls.
Completing monthly processes and recommending improvements.
Collaborating with other business partners to resolve complex accounting matters.
Performing ad hoc financial analysis.
Supporting system enhancements.
Contributing to special projects requiring analytical skills and independent judgment.

Responsibilities

Prepare and post journal entries requiring analysis and professional judgment; participate in month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end close processes; maintain assigned general ledger accounts; review balances for reasonableness and compliance with GAAP.
Identify issues, investigate root causes, and escalate findings where appropriate.
Prepare, review, and analyze balance sheet account reconciliations.
Evaluate fluctuations and trends, develop explanations, and recommend adjustments as needed.
Use judgment to resolve discrepancies and ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial records.
Assist in the preparation and review of internal financial reports and supporting schedules.
Analyze financial results and provide insights to management to support business decision‑making.
Support internal and external audit activities by preparing documentation, responding to requests, and ensuring compliance with accounting policies and internal controls.
Apply professional judgment when interpreting requirements and assessing compliance issues.
Complete monthly processes and recommend improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and controls.
Collaborate with other business partners to resolve complex accounting matters.
Perform ad hoc financial analysis, support system enhancements, and contribute to special projects requiring analytical skills and independent judgment.