Staff Accountant II - Ledgent Finance & Accounting

Contract-to-Hire opportunity in the Fulton Industrial Area!

Our client is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Staff Accountant II to join their team in the Fulton Industrial area of Atlanta. This is a hands-on role working closely with the Controller in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with month-end close, journal entries, account and bank reconciliations, balance sheets, and general ledger reconciliations. If you are adaptable, passionate about accounting, and looking to contribute to a supportive and dynamic team, we encourage you to apply.

Key Responsibilities:

• Month-End Close: Perform month-end closing procedures, ensuring all financial data is accurate and reported in a timely manner.
• Account Reconciliations: Perform bank reconciliations and general ledger reconciliations to ensure accuracy in financial reporting.
• Journal Entries: Prepare, review, and post journal entries for various accounting functions.
• Financial Reporting: Assist in preparing financial statements and balance sheets.
• QuickBooks Usage: Utilize QuickBooks extensively for accounting processes, including transaction recording, reporting, and reconciliations.
• Collaboration: Work closely with the Controller and other departments to support day-to-day accounting operations.

Required Qualifications:

• Education & Experience:
  • 7+ years of relevant accounting experience (without a degree)
  • 5+ years of relevant accounting experience with a degree in Accounting or related field.
• Technical Skills:
  • Proficient in QuickBooks and Excel (particularly VLOOKUPS; some experience with pivot tables is a plus).
  • Hands-on experience with journal entries, account reconciliations, balance sheets, and month-end close procedures.
• Work Ethic: Able to work independently and manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision.
• Adaptability: Willingness to work with legacy manual systems and processes.

Desired Skills & Attributes:

• Culture Fit: We are looking for someone who is adaptable, easy-going, and eager to contribute to a positive work environment.
• Team Collaboration: Comfortable working closely with the Controller and interacting with other departments to ensure the smooth operation of accounting processes.
• Self-Starter: Highly motivated and passionate about accounting with the ability to take initiative and learn on the job.
• Professionalism: Willing to take direction and follow established processes.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.