Staff Accountant

Job Description

Staff Accountant | Agilysys

The Tone:
This is a Full-Time, in-office, early career role at Agilysys, located in Alpharetta, GA. Agilysys delivers state-of-the-art software and services built exclusively for the hospitality industry, providing solutions for property management (PMS), point-of-sale (POS), and food and beverage inventory/procurement. Its best-in-class offerings operate independently or as a unified ecosystem, powered by intelligent guest profiles, data-driven capabilities, and embedded artificial intelligence. This role is critical as a shared resource for both the Accounting and Tax functions, directly supporting the accuracy and integrity of Agilysys’ financial reporting and compliance obligations within a publicly traded, global organization.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Alpharetta, GA

• Team: Reports to Accounting Manager with a dotted-line relationship to the Senior Director of Tax.
• Mission: Support the accuracy and integrity of Agilysys’ financial reporting and compliance obligations across accounting and tax functions.
• Tech Stack: NetSuite, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office applications

What You’ll Actually Do
• Financial Operations: Assist with journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and other monthly close activities to ensure timely and accurate financial records.
• Tax Compliance: Prepare and maintain detailed reconciliations and supporting documentation for various tax-related accounts, including sales tax and VAT, while supporting indirect tax compliance initiatives and internal control processes.
• Financial Reporting: Gather, organize, and validate financial information from both domestic and international entities to support consolidation efforts and assist with quarterly and annual SEC reporting requirements.
• Audit Support: Provide comprehensive audit support by preparing necessary schedules, gathering documentation, and effectively responding to requests from both internal and external auditors.
• Process Improvement & Collaboration: Participate in initiatives designed to strengthen financial controls and enhance reporting efficiency, partnering with cross-functional teams like FP&A and Legal on special projects.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required, positioning candidates as early-career accounting professionals.
• Experience: 0-2 years of accounting, tax, auditing, or finance experience, with internship, co-op, public accounting, or corporate accounting experience preferred.
• Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, demonstrated attention to detail and commitment to accuracy, proficiency in Microsoft Excel, ability to interpret financial data, strong organizational and time management skills.
• Bonus: Master’s degree in Accounting, Taxation, or related field; basic understanding of U.S. GAAP principles; exposure to tax concepts, accounting reconciliations, or financial reporting; experience with ERP systems such as NetSuite; CPA eligibility or pursuit of CPA certification.