Staff Accountant I

Job Description

We have a position for a Staff Accountant I with one of our clients in Atlanta, GA for an initial contract duration of 5 months. No third party candidates considered for this position.

The Staff Accountant position will serve as a financial partner within Deal Shield accounting department by performing general accounting tasks daily for expense and balance sheet accounts, providing reconciliation and analysis assistance, and processing high volume journal entries.  This position will be expected to gain a detail understanding of several P&L accounts, balance sheet accounts, high volume journal entries and policies. The Staff Accountant typically engages in high volume, transactional areas and may assist others with project-related or complex assignments. This position has work frequently reviewed by others.

•  Perform general ledger activities including monthly close activities, journal entries and daily exception handling
• Manage the accounts payable process with the auctions to ensure proper delivery of seller proceeds.
• Monitor and review accounting and related system reports for completeness and accuracy.
• Review, investigate, and correct errors and inconsistencies in financial entries, documents, and reports.
• Ensure integrity of financial information in the general ledger.
• Prepare intercompany transactions with corporate office and other business units
• Calculate, prepare, and/or enter various month-end journal entries into the General Ledger
• Deliver all financial transactions consistent with client policies and GAAP.
• Ensure that internal and external customers are provided with timely and accurate assistance.
• Cross-train in other areas of the accounting department.
• Work on special projects and prepare ad hoc reports and analysis as needed.
• Answer accounting and financial questions by researching and interpreting data.
• Provide timely information to the business as requested.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.
•  The duration would be 6 months with the possibility of renewal.