Staff Accountant

Position Title:        Staff Accountant

Department:          Accounting & Finance

Classification:        Exempt

Employee Type:     Full Time

Direct Report:        Sr Accounting Manager

Position Summary:

The Staff Accountant is a vital Accounting Department team member responsible for the proper execution of essential accounting tasks including the maintenance of accurate financial records, participation in month-end closes, preparation of journal entries and the reconciliation of various balance sheet accounts.

Responsibilities:

1. Prepare monthly general ledger balance sheet reconciliations, track payables and receivables and verify account balances
2. Ensure that internal financial records perfectly match external bank statements, credit card statements, vendor invoices and third-party payments
3. Prepare journal entries including the necessary supporting documentation
4. Assist with the month end closing processes including calculating accruals as well as reviewing account variances and investigating fluctuations
5. Assist with the annual external financial audit by assembling and gathering audit schedules and support as requested by management
6. Perform other duties as required

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
2. 3+ years of accounting experience
3. Knowledge of GAAP required
4. Working knowledge of common accounting software tools and spreadsheet programs including advanced Excel (pivot tables and VLOOKUPs) and modern accounting software with NetSuite being a plus
5. Above average ability to organize, manage time and set priorities while meeting deadlines
6. Well-developed problem analysis and resolutions skills

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Commitment:

I commit to Georgia Aquarium, Inc. to be a part of the following:

Mission: Georgia Aquarium is a nonprofit committed to inspiring awareness and preservation of our ocean and Aquatic animals worldwide.

Vision: To be the Premier Aquarium in the World for Science, Entertainment, Education and Conservation.

Values: Respect, Teamwork, Integrity, Innovation, Leadership, Excellence, Appreciation & Inclusion