Staff Accountant

Moore Colson • Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

The Staff Accountant will play a key role in supporting Moore Colson’s internal financial operations by maintaining accurate financial records, preparing reports, and ensuring compliance with internal policies and GAAP. This role focuses on the firm’s own financial operations, working closely with the Controller and Finance leadership to manage day-to-day accounting activities. This position requires strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and a commitment to upholding the firm’s high standards of integrity and client service.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, or similar
• 1-3 years of accounting experience.
• Proficiency in accounting software and ERP systems.
• Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP).
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.

Nice To Haves

• Professional experience in banking, engineering, or law firm is preferred and industry experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts receivable and cash receipts, including depositing checks, posting journal entries, entering and applying bank activity, communicating client payments to the billing team, and maintaining the daily cash forecast summary.
• Oversee accounts payable by coding, entering, and posting vendor invoices, managing the AP inbox, handling vendor onboarding and changes, following up on missing documents, ensuring timely invoice approvals, managing the corporate card process, understanding the financial statement impact of payments, assisting with weekly AP runs, and resolving outstanding vendor payments.
• Support month-end processes by participating in the close, reconciling vendor statements, preparing payroll journal entries, communicating intercompany charges, assisting with P&L review and variance analysis, calculating and recording journal entries (depreciation, accruals, prepaid expenses, unearned revenue, etc.), and reconciling select balance sheet accounts.
• Prepare Deltek reporting, including AR and WIP aging reports, operational reports for departments, and other revenue and realization-related reports as requested.
• Assist with annual and other processes such as reporting and budget preparation.

Benefits

• 3 weeks paid vacation, wellness days, and holidays.
• Business Casual dress code.
• Fitness membership discounts.
• Continuing education opportunities.
• Competitive salary and bonus program.
• 401k with match.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Tuition and certification reimbursement.
• Cell phone reimbursement.
• Volunteer days.
• Coaching and mentoring programs.
• Social events.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees