Staff Accountant

Georgia Aquarium Careers • Atlanta, GA

25d • Onsite

About The Position

The Staff Accountant is a vital Accounting Department team member responsible for the proper execution of essential accounting tasks including the maintenance of accurate financial records, participation in month-end closes, preparation of journal entries and the reconciliation of various balance sheet accounts.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
• 3+ years of accounting experience
• Knowledge of GAAP required
• Working knowledge of common accounting software tools and spreadsheet programs including advanced Excel (pivot tables and VLOOKUPs) and modern accounting software with NetSuite being a plus
• Above average ability to organize, manage time and set priorities while meeting deadlines
• Well-developed problem analysis and resolutions skills

Nice To Haves

• NetSuite experience

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly general ledger balance sheet reconciliations, track payables and receivables and verify account balances
• Ensure that internal financial records perfectly match external bank statements, credit card statements, vendor invoices and third-party payments
• Prepare journal entries including the necessary supporting documentation
• Assist with the month end closing processes including calculating accruals as well as reviewing account variances and investigating fluctuations
• Assist with the annual external financial audit by assembling and gathering audit schedules and support as requested by management
• Perform other duties as required

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level