Accountant Staff I

Galleria Office, 400 Galleria Pkwy Ste 300, Atlanta, GA 30339, USA Posted Friday, June 5, 2026 | Expires Saturday, June 20, 2026 Job Description 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. This position is based in Atlanta, GA in our Galleria office and is a hybrid role. Applicants in CA, CO, DC, HI, IL, MD, MA, MN, NJ, NY, RI, VT, and WA are not eligible for this posting. Day‑to‑day accounting support is required. Provide accurate, timely, and relevant financial information to internal and external clients to achieve the functional area’s objectives. Responsibilities include general accounting, inter/intra‑company activity, account reconciliation, close and month‑end processing, accounts payable, accounts receivable, reporting, and variance analysis. Requires familiarity with commonly used accounting concepts, practices, policies and procedures such as GAAP and Sarbanes‑Oxley. Typically reports to a Senior Accountant or Accounting Manager. What You Need Deadline driven with strong research, analysis, organizational, 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 entries and non‑standard journal entries Gather high transaction volume data from multiple sources including internal departments and vendors to meet strict month‑end close deadlines Analyze P&L accounts to proactively note and potentially resolve large variances from month to month Use accounting judgment with situational data to properly represent general ledger accounting coding in journal preparation and supporting schedules Assist Aaron’s associates and managers to resolve issues and research inquiries from managers and executives Identify and correct potential items requiring reclassification and determine if process changes are needed to avoid future issues Review general ledger and maintain subsidiary ledger accounts, if appropriate Research and resolve questions related to general ledger itemsAssess and understand the relationships between the balance sheet and P&L Reconcile the general ledger to the subsidiary ledger or other supporting detail according to scheduled deadlines Prepare and validate both standard entries and manual journal entries on a timely basis Prepare quarterly and annual schedules for other departments and internal and external audit Have a thorough working knowledge of company’s accounting policies and procedures, as well as other departmental policies and procedures Continuously evaluate processes for efficiencies and highlight possible improvements Additional Requirements Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required 1 year experience with bachelor’s degree Knowledge of GAAP, month‑end close process, and balance sheet reconciliation procedures Working knowledge of Word/Outlook/Access and basic Excel skills Preferred working knowledge of Lawson Financial Suite or other ERP Aaron’s Total Rewards Paid time off, including vacation days, sick days, and holidays Medical, dental and vision insurance 401(k) plan with contribution matching Sundays off Employee assistance program Employee purchase program with exclusive discounts Physical and financial well‑being programs Employee Business Resource Groups Life and disability insurance Paid paternal leave Pay on Demand Aaron’s is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment, celebrates our team members’ differences, and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, pregnancy, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, military duty, gender expression, genetic information, or any other protected class. Candidates who require accommodation during the recruitment process should contact View email address on click.appcast.io. Aaron’s is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Aaron’s, Inc.