Sr. Staff Accountant

Direct message the job poster from LocumTenens.comThe 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 meetingsPerforms daily journal entriesEnsures accurate and timely GL entries to process the month-end closePerforms account reconciliations to support accurate bookkeepingCompletes and submits government filingsResponds to financial questions from internal customersResearches issues and troubleshoots for potential solutionsPerforms third-party fee management including reconciliation, processing, accruing, and remitting paymentCompletes account and variance analysisDocuments current changes in processes, revising the procedure manual as neededAssists in analyzing, comparing, and researching current costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations to ensure proper classification and comparison to budgetAssist with year-end auditServes as SME for General LedgerInformal Mentor to New Staff Accountants - 30%Serves as informal mentor to new associates and assists with trainingMay work on special projects or other duties as assignedSUPERVISORY/BUDGETARY/EXTERNAL COMMUNICATION RESPONSIBILITYCommunicates with external service providersQUALIFICATIONS – EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATIONSBachelor's Degree in Accounting required5+ years as a general ledger accountant requiredKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIESAbility to adhere to and exhibit the Company Values at all timesWorking knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and TeamsThorough understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)Working knowledge of financial management systems, Workday a plusAbility to effectively manage multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environmentExcellent communication skills - both oral and writtenAbility to build strong business relationships at all levelsStrong interpersonal skillsStrong attention to detailStrong organizational and time management skillsAbility to work independently and collaborativelySolid critical thinking and creative problem-solving skillsAbility to consistently meet goals, commitments, and deadlinesAbility to work with sensitive information and maintain confidentialityAbility to mentor and train new associatesKEY COMPETENCIES REQUIREDBusiness Insight Ensures Accountability Financial Acumen Collaborates Manages Complexity Values Differences Action Oriented Communicates Effectively Directs Work Plans & Aligns Instills Trust Self-DevelopmentPHYSICAL, MENTAL, WORKING CONDITION, AND TRAVEL REQUIREMENTSTypical office environment - sedentary with typing, writing, reading requirementsMay be able to sit or standSpeaking, reading, writing, ability to use a telephone and computerAbility to exert up to 10 lbs. of force occasionallyAbility to interpret various instructionsAbility to deal with a variety of variables under only limited standardizationSeniority level Seniority level AssociateEmployment type Employment type Full-timeJob function Job function Accounting/AuditingIndustries Hospitals and Health CareReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at LocumTenens.com by 2xInferred from the description for this job Medical insuranceVision insurance401(k)Paid maternity leavePaid paternity leaveTuition assistanceDisability insuranceGet 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 agoCorporate Staff Accountant-Lifestyle Brands-REMOTE Atlanta, GA $80,000.00-$90,000.00 1 month agoAtlanta, GA $65,000.00-$80,000.00 3 weeks agoAtlanta, GA $135,000.00-$155,000.00 1 week agoAtlanta Metropolitan Area $90,000.00-$120,000.00 8 hours agoSmyrna, GA $70,000.00-$72,000.00 1 week agoWe're unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.#J-18808-Ljbffr