Sr. Staff Accountant

Direct message the job poster from LocumTenens.com The Sr. Staff Accountant is responsible for assisting in month-end close, account reconciliations, filings with government agencies, and preparation of financial statements. This role assists in analyzing, comparing, and researching current costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations to ensure proper classification and comparison to budget. This position reviews and resolves problems as they are identified. The Sr. Staff Accountant serves as an informal mentor for new hires.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES:

General Ledger Accounting –70% Participates in financial meetings Performs daily journal entries Ensures accurate and timely GL entries to process the month-end close Performs account reconciliations to support accurate bookkeeping Completes and submits government filings Responds to financial questions from internal customers Researches issues and troubleshoots for potential solutions Performs third-party fee management including reconciliation, processing, accruing, and remitting payment Completes account and variance analysis Documents current changes in processes, revising the procedure manual as needed Assists in analyzing, comparing, and researching current costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations to ensure proper classification and comparison to budget Assist with year-end audit Serves as SME for General Ledger Informal Mentor to New Staff Accountants - 30% Serves as informal mentor to new associates and assists with training May work on special projects or other duties as assigned SUPERVISORY/BUDGETARY/EXTERNAL COMMUNICATION RESPONSIBILITY Communicates with external service providers QUALIFICATIONS – EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATIONS Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting required 5+ years as a general ledger accountant required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Ability to adhere to and exhibit the Company Values at all times Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams Thorough understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) Working knowledge of financial management systems, Workday a plus Ability to effectively manage multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment Excellent communication skills - both oral and written Ability to build strong business relationships at all levels Strong interpersonal skills Strong attention to detail Strong organizational and time management skills Ability to work independently and collaboratively Solid critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills Ability to consistently meet goals, commitments, and deadlines Ability to work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality Ability to mentor and train new associates

KEY COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

Business Insight Ensures Accountability Financial Acumen Collaborates Manages Complexity Values Differences Action Oriented Communicates Effectively Directs Work Plans & Aligns Instills Trust Self-Development PHYSICAL, MENTAL, WORKING CONDITION, AND TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS Typical office environment - sedentary with typing, writing, reading requirements May be able to sit or stand Speaking, reading, writing, ability to use a telephone and computer Ability to exert up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally Ability to interpret various instructions Ability to deal with a variety of variables under only limited standardization Seniority level Seniority level Associate Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Accounting/Auditing Industries Hospitals and Health Care Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at LocumTenens.com by 2x Inferred from the description for this job Medical insurance Vision insurance 401(k) Paid maternity leave Paid paternity leave Tuition assistance Disability insurance Get notified about new Accountant jobs in Alpharetta, GA . Accounting Manager ($120,000 - $140,000 salary plus bonus) Sandy Springs, GA $120,000.00-$140,000.00 2 weeks ago Corporate Staff Accountant-Lifestyle Brands-REMOTE Atlanta, GA $80,000.00-$90,000.00 1 month ago Atlanta, GA $65,000.00-$80,000.00 3 weeks ago Atlanta, GA $135,000.00-$155,000.00 1 week ago Atlanta Metropolitan Area $90,000.00-$120,000.00 8 hours ago Smyrna, GA $70,000.00-$72,000.00 1 week ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr LocumTenens.com