Staff Accountant

Job Description

Staff Accountant | Agilysys

The Tone:
This is a full-time, early-career Staff Accountant role at Agilysys, located in Alpharetta, GA. Agilysys develops state-of-the-art software and services exclusively for the hospitality industry, providing property management, point-of-sale, and food and beverage inventory systems that connect data and workflows across an operation. The company is committed to transforming hospitality technology into a system of action, leveraging intelligent guest profiles and embedded AI. This position serves as a critical shared resource for the Corporate Accounting team, supporting the accuracy and integrity of the company’s financial reporting and compliance obligations within a publicly traded, global organization. It offers a valuable opportunity to gain broad exposure across financial accounting, reporting, compliance, and indirect tax functions.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person Alpharetta, GA
• Team: Corporate Accounting, reports to Accounting Manager with dotted-line to Senior Director of Tax
• Mission: Ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting and compliance for a global hospitality software company.
• Tech Stack: NetSuite, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office

What You’ll Actually Do
• Support Monthly Close Activities: Assist the Corporate Accounting team by preparing journal entries, completing account reconciliations, and calculating accruals to ensure a smooth and timely monthly close process.
• Manage Indirect Tax Accounts: Prepare and maintain detailed reconciliations and supporting documentation for various tax-related accounts, including sales tax, VAT, and other indirect tax liabilities.
• Facilitate Financial Reporting: Gather, organize, and validate financial information from both domestic and international entities to support consolidations and the preparation of schedules for quarterly and annual SEC reporting requirements.
• Provide Audit Support: Assist with internal and external audits by meticulously preparing required schedules, gathering necessary documentation, and responding to auditor requests efficiently.
• Drive Process Enhancements: Participate actively in process improvement initiatives aimed at strengthening financial controls and enhancing the overall efficiency of financial reporting processes.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required, with a basic understanding of U.S. GAAP principles.
• Experience: 0-2 years of experience in accounting, tax, auditing, or finance is required, with preference given to candidates who have completed an an internship, co-op, or have prior public or corporate accounting experience. Exposure to tax concepts, accounting reconciliations, or financial reporting is also preferred.
• Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, demonstrated attention to detail and commitment to accuracy, proficiency in Microsoft Excel, strong organizational and time management abilities, and effective communication skills.
• Bonus: Master’s degree in Accounting or Taxation, experience with ERP systems like NetSuite, or CPA eligibility/pursuit of certification.