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Staff Accountant

Job in Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia, 30383, USA
Listing for: Georgia Aquarium
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-07-30
Job specializations:
  • Accounting
    Financial Reporting, Accounting Manager, Staff Accountant
  • Finance & Banking
    Financial Reporting, Accounting Manager
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 55000 - 75000 USD Yearly USD 55000.00 75000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

The Staff Accountant is a vital Accounting Department team member responsible for the proper execution of essential accounting tasks including the maintenance of accurate financial records, participation in month-end closes, preparation of journal entries and the reconciliation of various balance sheet accounts.

Responsibilities
  • Prepare monthly general ledger balance sheet reconciliations, track payables and receivables and verify account balances
  • Ensure that internal financial records perfectly match external bank statements, credit card statements, vendor invoices and third-party payments
  • Prepare journal entries including the necessary supporting documentation
  • Assist with the month end closing processes including calculating accruals as well as reviewing account variances and investigating fluctuations
  • Assist with the annual external financial audit by assembling and gathering audit schedules and support as requested by management
  • Perform other duties as required
Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
  • 3+ years of accounting experience
  • Knowledge of GAAP required
  • Working knowledge of common accounting software tools and spreadsheet programs including advanced Excel (pivot tables and VLOOKUPs) and modern accounting software with Net Suite being a plus
  • Above average ability to organize, manage time and set priorities while meeting deadlines
  • Well-developed problem analysis and resolutions skills
Physical Demands & Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls;

reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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