Junior Accountant

Job Description

Junior Accountant | Talently

The Tone:
This is a role at Talently, located in Smyrna, Georgia. Join an established company in the manufacturing industry, where disciplined financial management supports efficient production, inventory accuracy, and continued business growth. This opportunity is ideal for an early-career accounting professional seeking hands-on exposure to cost accounting, manufacturing operations, and month-end close activities. Working closely with leadership and cross-functional teams, this role contributes to accurate reporting and informed business decisions.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Location: In-person, Smyrna, GA
• Pay: $60000–$65000 yearly
• Team: Reports to the Controller; collaborates with production and procurement teams.
• Mission: Support accurate financial reporting and informed business decisions through meticulous accounting practices.
• Tech Stack: MS Excel, SAP, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, Microsoft Office applications.

What You’ll Actually Do
• General Ledger Management: Record and reconcile daily accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger transactions.
• Financial Close Support: Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules, assisting with month-end and year-end close processes.
• Cost Accounting & Inventory: Support inventory costing activities, including cycle counts, variance analysis, and cost of goods sold calculations.
• Reconciliation & Compliance: Reconcile bank statements and vendor accounts, researching and resolving discrepancies, and gathering documentation for internal and external audits.
• Fixed Asset Administration: Help maintain fixed asset records and depreciation schedules.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Foundational knowledge of cost accounting, financial accounting, and manufacturing operations is required.
• Experience: 0-2 years of related accounting experience, including internships. This includes experience with AP/AR processing, journal entries, reconciliations, and general ledger activities.
• Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications. Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and effective written and verbal communication skills. Fluency in written and spoken English is essential.
• Bonus: Experience with SAP or another ERP system such as NetSuite or Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. Prior accounting experience in a manufacturing environment, especially with inventory costing, variance analysis, or COGS calculations. Progress toward CPA certification or placement on a CPA track. Familiarity with fixed asset accounting and depreciation schedules, or experience supporting sales tax filings and audit requests.