Staff Accountant

At MIMEDX , our purpose starts with helping humans heal. We are driven by discovering and developing regenerative biologics utilizing human placental tissue to provide breakthrough therapies addressing the unmet medical needs for patients across multiple areas of healthcare. Possessing a strong portfolio of industry leading advanced wound care & surgical products, we are committed to making a transformative impact on the lives of patients we serve globally.

We are excited to add a Staff Accountant to our growing Accounting & Finance team! This role will pay between $60,000 - $80,000 based on experience and educational credentials. This is a hybrid position working in our Marietta, GA headquarters Monday & Wednesday each week.

POSITION SUMMARY:

 The Staff Accountant will report to the Senior Accounting Manager and be responsible for supporting activities related to the Company’s General Ledger accounting processes. The Staff Accountant will be heavily involved in the preparation and support of the recording of accounting entries, account reconciliations, and play a pivotal role in the Company’s accounting processes. Finally, the Staff Accountant will assist in ad hoc, cross-functional finance projects which may arise from time to time.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in the Company’s month-end accounting close process through the preparation of journal entries and supporting documentation.


• Prepare account reconciliations for general ledger accounts within assigned process areas.


• Perform variance analysis, explaining month over month and quarter over quarter changes in account balances, and identify any potential issues.


• Assist in the implementation of the Company’s new Enterprise Resource Planning system, with input specific to the process areas over which the Staff Accountant has ownership.


• Provide requested support to external auditors.


• Implement new accounting processes as needs arise.


• Devise and implement proprietary, innovative, and automated solutions to complement or supplant current manual processes.


• Assist in the preparation and submission of various business license applications, indirect tax returns, census requests, and other required government forms to support the business.


• Support the Company’s internal control environment through the execution of certain control activities.


• Collaborate with other departments on an as-needed basis for ad hoc projects.

PROBLEM SOLVING:

• Performs full range of standard professional level work that typically requires processing and interpreting, more complex, less clearly defined issues. Identifies problems and possible solutions and takes appropriate action to resolve

• Demonstrates skill in data analysis techniques by resolving missing/incomplete information, inconsistencies/anomalies in more complex research/data

DECISION MAKING/SCOPE OF AUTHORITY:

• Nature of work requires increasing independence; receives guidance only on unusual complex problems or issues


• Work review typically involves periodic review of output by supervisor and/or direct "customers" of the process

SPAN OF CONTROL/COMPLEXITY:

• Fully competent and productive professional contributor, working independently on larger, moderately complex projects/assignments that have direct impact on department results

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• BS or BA in Accounting or related field.


• Familiarity of the full suite of Microsoft Office software solutions, particularly Microsoft Excel.


• CPA License or CPA eligibility preferred


• More than 1-2 years of relevant experience preferred


• Familiarity with QAD preferred


• Familiarity with computer programming languages, such as Python or R. preferred

SKILLS/COMPETENCIES:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.


• Detail-oriented disposition with an ability to step back and see the big picture.


• Satisfactory understanding of accounting and accounting processes.


• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/EXPECTED BUSINESS TRAVEL:

The work is typically performed in a normal office environment. Role routinely uses standard office equipment. 

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to, or requirements for, this job at any time.