Staff Accountant

Upswell Marketing•Marietta, GA

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

UpSwell is a fast-growing marketing agency providing direct mail and digital marketing solutions. The Staff Accountant will support the Accounting team with core accounting activities and should be able to understand how transactions flow through the financial statements, identify inconsistencies, investigate issues, and take ownership of work from start to finish. The role involves working independently, applying accounting fundamentals, and knowing when to ask questions or dig deeper. This is a full-time hybrid position, with employees expected to work in the office two days per week. Additional hours may occasionally be required during month-end or year-end close.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
At least 3–5 years of general accounting experience.
Strong understanding of GAAP and accounting principles.
Experience with journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and month-end close.
Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
Experience with an accounting or ERP system.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent attention to detail and organization.
Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and take ownership of responsibilities.
Curiosity, dependability, willingness to research issues, ask questions, and follow through until they are resolved.

Nice To Haves

Sage experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare and post monthly journal entries in Sage and maintain supporting documentation.
Reconcile assigned balance sheet accounts monthly, investigate discrepancies, and resolve issues.
Assist with month-end and year-end close, including accruals and account analysis.
Record incoming manual payments accurately and timely.
Process and pay an assigned portion of company accounts payable.
Maintain purchase-order-related expense files and reconcile assigned vendors.
Assist with audit requests and provide supporting documentation.
Apply established accounting procedures and GAAP principles to day-to-day work.
Identify errors, unusual transactions, or inconsistencies and research issues as needed.
Support the Controller and Accounting team with special projects, ad hoc reporting, and process improvements.
Perform additional accounting duties as assigned.