Staff Accountant

Corporate AccountantThis is primarily a corporate/general ledger accounting position with significant involvement in monthly close, reconciliations, financial reporting, AP review, intercompany accounting, audit support, and accounting systems.Location: Atlanta, GA 30327 — 5 days onsitePosition Overview: We are seeking a detail-oriented Corporate Accountant to join the accounting team of a diversified holding company with businesses in areas including Real Estate, Insurance, and Manufacturing.This role supports the accuracy and integrity of financial information across the organization. The Corporate Accountant will work with accounting teams from the company's operating businesses to support financial consolidation, reporting, and monthly close activities, while also assisting with accounting for three corporate-level entities. WAI Corporate AccountantThis is a hands-on accounting role for someone who is comfortable working across several areas, including general ledger accounting, reconciliations, accounts payable, intercompany activity, financial reporting, fixed assets, audit support, and accounting systems.Key ResponsibilitiesAssist with the preparation of internal financial statements for periodic, quarterly, and annual closings in accordance with GAAP, company policies, and regulatory requirements.Prepare and upload monthly financial activity for assigned operating companies.Review monthly results for accuracy and completeness and ensure reporting in Adaptive Planning agrees with the accounting system.Perform monthly general ledger account reconciliations, investigate variances, and review peer reconciliations.Review intercompany billing and outstanding accounts receivable and accounts payable balances with operating companies.Coordinate with Tax and Treasury teams to obtain information needed to record general ledger transactions.Review daily accounts payable transactions and monthly reconciliations.Review and approve new vendor setups and vendor banking information for ACH payments.Prepare, review, and report on capital expenditure forecasts.Review additions, retirements, and transfers of fixed assets.Review monthly departmental expenses for completeness and appropriate GL coding. WAI Corporate AccountantReconcile Concur activity to the NetSuite accounting system and related statements, verify proper expense cutoff, and provide internal Concur support.Support corporate departments with accounting-related questions and requests.Prepare audit schedules and consolidated year-end schedules and help resolve related issues.Assist with special projects including software upgrades or implementations, new accounting pronouncements, mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures.Assist with report validation, project testing, system changes, updates, and accounting workflows.Identify and recommend improvements to accounting procedures and processes. WAI Corporate AccountantQualificationsBachelor's degree in Accounting3–5 years of experienceAt least 3 years of General Ledger accounting experienceAt least 3 years of experience reconciling balance sheet accountsKnowledge of accepted accounting practices and principlesKnowledge of budgeting and forecasting practicesKnowledge of auditing practices and principlesAbility to interpret complex financial and statistical informationStrong written and verbal communication skillsExperience with relevant computer applicationsPreferred QualificationsCPA preferredBasic knowledge of Office ConnectBasic knowledge of NetSuiteBasic knowledge of Adaptive