Assistant Accountant

If you're passionate about innovation, helping businesses succeed, and making an impact, check out our open positions and take the next step in your career with a company that's shaping the future of business finance - while valuing the people who make it all happen.

UGA offers full-time employees a benefit package that includes employer-subsidized health insurance, dental and vision insurance, voluntary life and short-term disability insurance, a Simple IRA with a 3% match, and Paid Time Off.


Job Summary: The Assistant Accountant will perform a variety of accounting tasks with a focus on accounts payable and merchant processing.

Principle Responsibilities:
• Receives and verifies expense reports; reconciles expense and other financial reports with account balances and other office records.
• Oversees the full-cycle accounts payable process, including vendor payments, invoice management, discrepancy resolution, and ensuring compliance with internal controls and regulatory requirements.
• Assists with accounting records and ledgers by reconciling monthly statements and transactions.
• Responsible for monitoring, disputing, and resolving chargebacks to recover revenue and minimize financial losses.
• Supports internal and external financial audits by providing accurate records, documentation, reconciliations, and timely resolution of any audit inquiries.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent organizational and time management skills; ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with a strong attention to detail.
• Service oriented and ability to collaborate with a team.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software; strong knowledge of Excel.
• Ability to learn and work within various software; knowledge of NetSuite/enterprise software and Salesforce CRM preferred.

Work Experience:
• 1-2 year's experience in accounting/finance or commensurate combination of education and experience.

Training and Education:
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field, or commensurate experience.