Staff Accountant

CADY•Alpharetta, GA

90d•Onsite

About The Position

At CADY, our Accounting team is more than a back-office function—we are trusted business partners focused on providing accurate financial information that helps drive smart business decisions. As a Staff Accountant, you will play a key role in a fast-paced, high-growth environment while helping build a scalable finance organization. This position is an excellent opportunity for an accountant who enjoys ownership, continuous learning, and variety. You will be responsible for key areas of the monthly close process, including journal entries, account reconciliations, financial analysis, and balance sheet integrity. In addition, you will own several recurring accounting processes, including fixed assets, indirect tax, and payroll accounting. As CADY continues to grow, so will our Finance organization. You'll work closely with leaders across Finance—including direct exposure to the SVP of Finance—and collaborate with teams throughout the company. We are looking for someone who is curious, accountable, detail-oriented, and excited to help build processes that support our long-term success. Joining our team means you’ll be part of a growing company where Finance has a meaningful seat at the table, you’ll gain exposure to a broad range of accounting topics and business operations, and you’ll work directly with experienced finance leadership committed to mentoring and professional development. You’ll play an important role in building accounting processes that will support the next state of CADY’s growth and be part of a collaborative team that values accountability, continuous improvement, and having fun while delivering results.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
Minimum of years of progressive accounting experience.
Strong understanding of general ledger accounting, month-end close, and account reconciliations.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP (or VLOOKUP), SUMIFS, COUNTIFS, and data analysis functions.
Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a continuous improvement mindset.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and consistently meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Self-motivated, collaborative, and eager to learn in a high-growth organization.

Nice To Haves

CPA certification or active progress toward CPA designation is a plus.
Experience with Sage Intacct or a comparable ERP system preferred.
Experience with indirect tax accounting or Avalara is a plus.

Responsibilities

Prepare and post journal entries as part of the monthly financial close process.
Own balance sheet reconciliations for assigned accounts, ensuring reconciliations are accurate, timely, well-documented, and audit-ready.
Analyze monthly financial results, investigate variances, and prepare supporting analyses for management.
Maintain the fixed asset sub ledger, depreciation schedules, and support capital expenditure reporting.
Prepare and assist with indirect tax filings, including sales and property tax returns.
Support payroll accounting by preparing journal entries, reconciliations, and related analyses.
Prepare audit schedules and tax work papers while serving as a primary contact for assigned audit requests.
Support the ongoing administration and optimization of Avalara and other tax automation processes.
Assist with invoice coding, general ledger maintenance, and other daily accounting activities.
Provide outstanding customer service by responding to questions from studio leaders, cross-functional business partners, and external vendors.
Identify opportunities to improve processes, strengthen internal controls, and increase efficiency.
Participate in special projects and other initiatives that support the continued growth of the Finance organization.