Kennesaw, Georgia
Staff Accountant Job Opening in Kennesaw, Georgia - Nature & Scope of Position
To provide department level accounting support and ensure department goals and objectives are achieved, in alignment with Deerland?s core values. Comply with department and company-wide accounting procedures and with generally accepted accounting procedures during the process of preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, processing accounts payables and account receivables, end of month/quarter/year reporting support, monitoring monthly budget to actual, maintaining fixed asset database, and additional special accounting projects as required.
Major Accountabilities:
1: General Ledger
Prepare journal entries related to corporate activities and transactions.
Perform weekly and monthly account analysis & reconciliations.
Support the monthly and yearly close process and reporting.
2: Accounts receivable & accounts payable
Cross train with team members on billing and payables processing.
Record daily cash receipts.
Respond to vendor and customer inquiries.
Track, reconcile, and report on corporate credit card activity
1099 and W-9 management.
3: Fixed Assets
Maintain fixed asset database including depreciation, additions and disposals.
4: Audit
Support the year-end and other audits, responding to auditor requests for data, gathering information, preparing schedules.
5: Internal Management Reporting
Compile reports of selling, general administrative expenses vs budgeted amounts
Assist in maintenance of revenue and gross margin database and related reports
Develop and maintain other analytical reports as directed and needed
6: Manage or participate in special projects and research as required.
Education Required:
Minimum ? Bachelors Degree in Accounting
Preferred ? CPA or demonstrated progress toward certification
Experience:
3-5 years of experience in multiple areas of accounting.
Knowledge of general accounting principles, practices, policies, and procedures.
Full cycle month-end close.
Full cycle accounts payable
Full cycle accounts receivable
Experience with SAP or Ross would be a plus.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel
Specific Skills:
Problem Solving ? Indentifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations.
Teamwork ? Balances team and individual responsibilities; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interest; Supports everyone?s efforts to succeed.
Ability to multi-task and prioritize several projects and tasks in a fast paced manufacturing environment with competing deadlines.
Communication - Ability to clearly and informatively communicate both verbally and in writing.
Planning/Organizing ? Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Sets goals and objectives; Develops realistic action plans.
Mathematical Skills ? Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations
Reasoning Ability ? Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form
Dependable ? Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternative plan.
? Is consistently at work and on time; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
Job Type: Full-time
Required education:
Bachelor's
Required experience:
Accounting: 2 years
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