Sr Associate I, Accounting

Job description

Sr. Accounting Associate I

We are currently seeking a Senior Accounting Associate to join our client accounting team in Atlanta, GA. This is an exciting opportunity for anyone interested in a career in accounting and wants to join an organization that will provide opportunities for growth.

 
OVERVIEW
This role will be responsible for coordinating, facilitating and executing accounting and financial transactional processes, monitoring performance, reconciling and reporting financial and operational results, and improving financial systems and processes.

 
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

·  Responsible for cash management and process control
·  Prepare timely and accurate reporting by established deadlines
·  Perform month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes (i.e. general ledger review, cash management), ensuring all invoices, accruals, and accounting entries are complete and timely
·  Assist in producing timely and accurate monthly financial statements including comprehensive variance analysis
·  Ensure that all bank statements are reconciled timely on a monthly basis including follow-up on all outstanding checks
·  Ensure that balance sheet reconciliations are completed in a timely and accurate manner
·  Prepare additional schedules, which are required to support account balances
·  Submit financial statements and work papers in reviewable form (including documentation) and within the proper time frame for review
·  Communicate and present monthly reviews of reconciliations and financial statement status
·  Assist in maintaining an accurate pipeline (work in process) by obtaining transaction details and accurately updating or inputting specific information.
·  Provide finance operations support to multiple business segments
·  Completion of special projects including audits and other functions as required by manager
·  Continually enhance, improve and streamline the transactional management process

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

·  Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting; MBA and/or CPA, a plus
·  Qualified candidates will possess 3+ years of accounting experience
·  Enterprise Financial System experience a must – JDE, PeopleSoft and Hyperion experience, strongly desired
·  Real Estate experience, a plus

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

·  Strong attention to detail but can also see the “big picture”
·  Self-starter with ability to work independently and excel in a fast paced, customer service-oriented environment
·  Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and proficiency in other Microsoft Office packages
·  Strong verbal and written communication and analytical skills
·  Demonstrated consistency in values, principles and work ethic
·  Ability to work successfully under pressure, and effectively prioritize and manage time and workload
·  Willingness to take on new challenges, responsibilities, and assignments
·  A desire to work within a diverse, collaborative, and driven professional environment

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