Accountant

Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta•Atlanta, GA

12d•Hybrid

About The Position

Assists the Accounting Manager in the overall operation of the accounts payable/receivable department, including general ledger activities for accounts payable, expenses, and both internal and external reporting. This role involves preparing reconciliations, regulatory reporting, managing asset capitalization, processing invoices and payments, ensuring internal controls, and assisting with tax reporting and audit requests.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting and 1 to 2 years of accounting experience in the areas of data analysis, general ledger account reconciliation, and accounts payable, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Customer service oriented.
Analytical and detail oriented.
Ability to work with minimal supervision.
Strong problem-solving skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite software, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Experience with automated accounting systems and general ledger processes.
Must reside within commuting distance from our Atlanta, GA office.
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Workday general ledger system a plus.
A Certified Public Accountant certificate/candidate is preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepares reconciliations assigned to Accounting related to accounts payables, fixed assets, and other assets and liability general ledger accounts.
Prepares other reconciliations as directed by management.
Prepares regulatory and management quarterly, annual, and ad hoc reporting, involving coordination with other departments, research, and analysis.
Works with property management and IT to capitalize assets as they become in-use and reviews fully depreciated assets annually to determine if they are still in-use.
Prepares detailed Director Expense and Attendance Template used for reporting to the FHFA, coordinating with the corporate secretary and legal departments.
Ensures timely payment on system wide shared expenses and proper coding to general ledger.
Ensures timely processing of supplier invoices, employee expense reports, and wire payments.
Ensures timely processing of Accounts Receivable transactions.
Ensures adequate internal controls exist and takes corrective action where applicable in the areas of involvement.
Ensures the credit card transactions are integrated with systems appropriately and expensed in a timely manner.
Evaluates the accounts payable and expense function and provides process improvement recommendations to the Accounting Manager to streamline efficiencies in these areas.
Assists in monitoring the Bank’s compliance with Form 1099/1042-S reporting issues; maintains current knowledge of and researches applicable tax laws.
Assists in the preparation and mailing of Form 1099/1042-S documents to ensure timely and accurate filing.
Assists in correcting and responding to any deficiencies noted by the Internal Revenue Service.
Researches to identify necessary accruals to prepare as part of the General Ledger closing process.
Prepares journal entries for posting to the General Ledger system.
Assists with audit requests.