Accountant Staff I (Hybrid)

We are Aaron’s – an industry leader in the sales and lease‑to‑own retail industry known for quality brand names and superior customer service. We provide our team members the opportunity to reach their full potential in a team‑oriented, high‑energy, recognition‑based environment with competitive pay and benefits. This is much more than a job – it is a career with purpose. Staff Accountant I Location: Atlanta, GA – Hybrid role. Applicants in CA, CO, DC, HI, IL, MD, MA, MN, NJ, NY, RI, VT, and WA are not eligible. Day‑to‑day accounting support. Provide accurate, timely financial information to internal and external clients to achieve the functional area’s objectives. Responsibilities include general accounting, inter/intra company activity, account reconciliation, month‑end processing, accounts payable/receivable, reporting and variance analysis. Familiarity with GAAP and Sarbanes‑Oxley is required. Reports to a Senior Accountant or Accounting Manager. What You Need Deadline driven with strong research, analysis, organization, and time‑management skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. What You’ll Do Analyze and prepare standard and non‑standard journal entries. Gather high‑transaction‑volume data from multiple sources to meet month‑end deadlines. Analyze P&L accounts to proactively note and resolve large variances. Use accounting judgment to represent general ledger coding in journal preparation and supporting schedules. Assist associates and managers to resolve issues and research inquiries from executives. Identify and correct potential items requiring reclassification and determine process improvements. Review and maintain subsidiary ledger accounts when appropriate. Research and resolve general ledger item questions. Assess relationships between balance sheet and P&L. Reconcile general ledger to subsidiary ledger or other supporting details on schedule. Prepare and validate standard and manual journal entries. Prepare quarterly/annual schedules for audit. Maintain thorough working knowledge of company accounting policies and departmental procedures. Continuously evaluate processes for efficiencies and highlight improvements. Additional Requirements Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance. 1 year of experience after completing bachelor’s degree. Knowledge of GAAP, month‑end close process, and balance‑sheet reconciliation. Working knowledge of Word/Outlook/Access and basic Excel skills. Preferred: experience with Lawson Financial Suite or another ERP. Aaron’s Total Rewards Paid time off (vacation, sick, holidays). Medical, dental, vision insurance. 401(k) plan with matching. Sundays off. Employee assistance program. Employee purchase program with exclusive discounts. Physical and financial wellbeing programs. Tuition reimbursement. Employee Business Resource Groups. Life and disability insurance. Paid paternal leave. Pay on Demand. Benefits vary based on full‑time or part‑time status. About Aaron’s Aaron’s offers sales and lease‑to‑ownership of specialty items across the United States and Canada. We pride ourselves on positively influencing people’s lives and providing career opportunities with purpose. Aaron’s is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, celebrating differences, and is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected class. Candidates who require accommodation during the recruitment process should contact View email address on click.appcast.io. Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr The Aaron's Company, Inc.