Staff Accountant - Duluth, GA

XKIG is seeking an organized and efficient Staff Accountant with an eye for detail and performs their work with a high level of accuracy. With supervision, the Staff Accountant will perform a professional-level work product in various accounting functions for the Company. The right candidate must have strong Excel skills and a thorough understanding of accounting and financial principles. Our Staff Accountant must always be professional and courteous and can expect to communicate with other members of the accounting team and any parties with financial interest in the Company.

Supervisory Responsibilities: 

This position has no direct reports. 

Essential Functions: 

• Update and maintain the general ledger
• Prepare balance sheet account reconciliations including intercompany accounts
• Analyze general ledger accounts, P&L and Balance Sheets
• Prepare recurring and adjusting journal entries and subledger adjustments and maintain adequate supporting schedules and documentation
• Contribute to continual process improvement identification and procedures
• Support the Accounting Management team with the month-end closing process and the annual financial audit
• May assist in posting cash applications and/or monitoring and applying unapplied customer payments
• Assist with special accounting projects as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

 

Competencies:

• Possess basic accounting principles knowledge
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy and timeliness with tasks and assignments
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills
• Ability to read and analyze financial reports
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to multi-task
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Well-organized and a self-starter
• Able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Able to work independently and with a team
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Work Environment:

• In-Office

Travel Requirements:

• Travel is not required

Required education and experience:

• At least two years of experience in accounting, financial reporting, or auditing
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required

Preferred education and experience:

• CPA preferred but not required

Additional eligibility requirements:

• No other eligibility requirements.

 

Position requires employee to be able to pass a background check and drug screen as required for this job.

Work authorization requirements:

Must meet I-9 requirements.

Affirmative Action/EEO statement: Xylem Tree Experts and Kendall Vegetation Services provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, obligations, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

Benefits Offered:

This is a full-time position that offers health insurance benefits for medical, vision, and dental, as well as the option for enrollment in a 401K.

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