Staff Accountant

Job Description

Staff Accountant | Goodwin Recruiting

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at a rapidly growing organization, located in Atlanta, GA, expanding its global business with international operations. As the company scales, it is investing in building a best-in-class finance organization to support growth, strengthen financial processes, and deliver accurate reporting across multiple entities. This role serves as a key member of the finance team, partnering closely with the Head of Finance to support daily accounting operations, financial reporting, and process improvement initiatives. It is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional eager to learn and grow within an entrepreneurial environment.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Atlanta, GA
• Pay: $60000–$80000 yearly
• Team: Reports directly to the Head of Finance.
• Mission: This person supports daily accounting operations, financial reporting, and process improvement to enable the company’s continued domestic and international growth.
• Tech Stack: ERP systems (NetSuite, Sage Intacct, Microsoft Dynamics, SAP, Oracle, or similar), Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP).

What You’ll Actually Do
• Accounting: Prepare and post journal entries in accordance with GAAP, ensuring compliance with company accounting policies.
• Reconciliations: Perform monthly bank, balance sheet, and general ledger reconciliations to verify accuracy of financial records.
• Financial Close: Assist with month-end and year-end close activities, preparing supporting documentation for financial reporting.
• Transaction Support: Support accounts payable and accounts receivable functions as needed, ensuring smooth operational flow.
• Reporting: Assist in preparing monthly financial statements, management reports, and schedules for external audits and tax preparation.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance is required, demonstrating a strong understanding of GAAP and general accounting principles.
• Experience: 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience, including month-end close, account reconciliations, and working knowledge of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable. Experience with an ERP system is essential.
• Skills: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including Pivot Tables and XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP. Excellent analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills are required.
• Bonus: CPA or actively pursuing CPA certification, experience with foreign currency transactions or international accounting, and experience in a high-growth or rapidly scaling organization are a plus. Internship or early career experience will be considered for exceptional candidates.