Staff Accountant

Gulfstream • Savannah, GA

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About The Position

The Staff Accountant applies principles of financial reporting, with a primary focus on basic analysis of financial reporting data and knowledge of the financial reporting systems involved in the reporting process. The role analyzes and maintains a complete and accurate general ledger and prepares managerial and financial reports. Under immediate supervision, it follows established procedures to perform routine tasks requiring little evaluation, originality, or ingenuity. The position is in GAC Savannah and may require travel of up to 25%.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Two years of related experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft applications, principally Excel.
• Detail-oriented, with the ability to reach and communicate insightful conclusions based on data research and analysis.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Candidates are subject to a credit history check from a national credit bureau, including new hires and current employees seeking promotion or transfer.

Nice To Haves

• General ledger accounting experience.
• Power Query and Power BI experience.
• Strong technology expertise in other applications.
• A master's degree in Accounting or Finance or a CPA may offset one year of experience.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and maintain a complete and accurate general ledger; prepare managerial and financial reports.
• Prepare and compile financial data in a timely manner to support established schedules and deadlines.
• Prepare journal entries and supporting schedules for closing.
• Reconcile assigned accounts and prepare appropriate documentation.
• Identify problems and potential improvements to existing systems and processes.
• Prepare schedules, reports, presentations, and other materials for management.
• Analyze records of financial transactions to determine the accuracy and completeness of entries.
• Monitor and complete the journal entry process to ensure accurate preparation of financial statements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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