STAFF ACCOUNTANT
Boys & Girls Clubs of Lanier
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- Pay
- $50K to $60K
- a year
- Location
- Gainesville, GA
- Work style
- On-site
- Posted
- Oct 30
- 5 days ago
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About the company
Boys & Girls Clubs of Lanier
Non-profit organization management · 201 to 500 employees
What you'll do
- Prepare and maintain journal entries and general ledger accounts
- Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual account reconciliations
- Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities
- Process accounts for receivable transactions as needed
- Monitor and maintain fixed asset records and depreciation schedules
- Support internal and external audits by preparing required documentation
- Ensure compliance with GAAP and company policies
- Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and internal controls
What you need
- Prepare and maintain journal entries and general ledger accounts.
- Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual account reconciliations.
- Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities.
- Process accounts for receivable transactions as needed.
- Monitor and maintain fixed asset records and depreciation schedules.
- Support internal and external audits by preparing required documentation.
- Ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and company policies.
- Maintain accurate financial records and documentation.
- Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and internal controls.
- Perform other accounting and finance duties as assigned.
- Education: a bachelor's degree
Key skills
Knowledge of GAAPfinancial reporting principlesMicrosoft Excelaccounting softwareanalyticalorganizationalproblem-solvingattention to detailwritten and verbal communicationmanage multiple priorities
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Job Title:
Staff Accountant
Department:
Finance
Reports To:
Director of Finance
Status:
Salaried – Exempt
JOB SUMMARY:
The Staff Accountant is responsible for maintain accurate financial records, reconciling accounts, maintaining fixed assets and prepaid schedules, and supporting the month-end and year-end close processes. This role ensures compliance with accounting principles, company policies, and regulatory requirements while providing financial support to management.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Prepare and maintain journal entries and general ledger accounts.
Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual account reconciliations.
Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities.
Process accounts for receivable transactions as needed.
Monitor and maintain fixed asset records and depreciation schedules.
Support internal and external audits by preparing required documentation.
Ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and company policies.
Maintain accurate financial records and documentation.
Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and internal controls.
Perform other accounting and finance duties as assigned.
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:
Education:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
Experience:
1–3 years of accounting experience (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
Knowledge/Skills:
Knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting principles.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Ramp, Microsoft 365).
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
Preferred Qualifications:
CPA certification or CPA candidate status, not required
Experience with ERP systems.
Experience in corporate accounting.
Advanced Excel skills (PivotTables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, formula