Staff Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

Staff Accountant

Location: In‐office — Atlanta Decorative Arts Center, Downtown Atlanta (about 6–8 miles south of Buckhead)
Type: Direct Hire
Salary: $60,000–$70,000 DOE

Overview

Join a growing leader in the decorative arts industry as a Staff Accountant . This hands‐on role is ideal for an early‐career accounting professional or recent graduate who wants to build broad accounting experience in a collaborative, fast‐paced small‐company environment. You’ll work closely with finance and operations teams, contribute to month‐end close and reporting, and help improve processes that support business growth.

Key Responsibilities

• General accounting: Prepare journal entries, maintain the general ledger, and perform account reconciliations.
• Close support: Assist with month‐end and year‐end close activities and prepare supporting schedules.
• AP/AR management: Process accounts payable, manage vendor relationships, and oversee accounts receivable and collections.
• Financial analysis: Prepare and analyze balance sheet and income statement accounts; identify variances and trends.
• Reporting and audit: Support financial reporting, documentation, and external/internal audit requests.
• Recordkeeping: Maintain accurate, organized financial records and ensure compliance with company policies.
• Cross‐functional collaboration: Partner with operations, purchasing, and sales to resolve accounting issues and support business needs.
• Process improvement: Recommend and implement efficiency initiatives, automation opportunities, and best practices.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field.
• 2+ years of hands‐on accounting experience (1 year considered for exceptional recent graduates).
• Advanced Excel skills: pivot tables, SUMIFS, VLOOKUP/HLOOKUP, and data analysis.
• Strong organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a small‐company setting.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with a collaborative, solutions‐oriented attitude.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with SAP or other ERP systems (strong plus).
• Background in multi‐functional accounting roles or manufacturing/retail/wholesale environments.
• Familiarity with fixed assets, bank reconciliations, and basic tax or payroll processes.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance .
• 401(k) plan (no match) plus annual profit‐sharing bonus.
• Paid time off: 60 hours PTO + 1 week vacation in Year 1; 2 weeks vacation in Year 2; 3 weeks vacation after 5 years.
• 10 paid holidays.

EmployBridge is the largest staffing and workforce solutions company, in the US, that connects job seekers with temporary, contract, and permanent employment opportunities across industries like manufacturing, logistics, and administrative services. They operate through a network of staffing brands and locations, providing hiring, payroll, and workforce management services to businesses of all sizes.

Company Description

EmployBridge is the largest staffing and workforce solutions company, in the US, that connects job seekers with temporary, contract, and permanent employment opportunities across industries like manufacturing, logistics, and administrative services. They operate through a network of staffing brands and locations, providing hiring, payroll, and workforce management services to businesses of all sizes.