Top 23 Assistant accountant Jobs in Atlanta, Ga

Staff Accountant II
Clayton State University —Morrow, GA
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Mid-level
Administrative Assistant - Legal & Accounting
CPA Tax Advisors LLC —Atlanta, GA
- Part-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Mid-level
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Assistant Accounting Manager
Primary Holdings, Inc. —Johns Creek, GA
- $60,000 - $90,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- ERP systems
- Mid-level
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Bookkeeper
Yani Construction Group —Norcross, GA
- $58,000 - $70,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- QuickBooks
- Paid time off
- Flexible schedule
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Administrative Assistant
Summerset Assisted Living Community —Atlanta, GA
- Full-time
- Addiction Medicine
- Adults
- Administrative experience
Bookkeeper/Administrative Assistant
USA GLASS LLC —Atlanta, GA
- $24.55 - $29.57 an hour
- Part-time
- Spanish
- Microsoft Outlook
- English
- Flexible schedule
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Assistant Treasurer
Georgia Transmission Corporation —Tucker, GA
- Full-time
- CPA
- Bachelor of Science
- 11+ years
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Assistant Director of Finance- Accounting
CITY OF BROOKHAVEN GA —Brookhaven, GA
- $101,000 - $132,863 a year
- Weekends as needed
- CPA
- 5 years
- Word processing
Senior Accountant
Wolters Kluwer —Kennesaw, GA
- $71,300 - $124,500 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- CPA
- Office
- Commuter assistance
- Paid parental leave
Sr Accountant Supply Chain (7216)
Avanos —Alpharetta, GA
- 5 years
- Office
- Finance
- Health insurance
- 401(k) matching
Assistant Corporate Controller
Colonial Pipeline Company —Alpharetta, GA
- Full-time
- CPA
- ERP systems
- Research
- Retirement plan
Assistant Controller
Jackson Healthcare —Alpharetta, GA
- Full-time
- 7 years
- Microsoft Excel
- CPA
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account
Assistant Vice Chancellor of Internal Audit
University Systems of Georgia —Atlanta, GA
- Full-time
- Background check
- CPA
- Office
1d
Accountant
TAXCONNEX LLC —Alpharetta, GA
- Full-time
- CPA
- Office
- Bachelor's degree
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Fund Accountant, Impact Investing
The Community Foundation For Greater Atlanta —Atlanta, GA
- $90,000 - $110,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- 5 years
- Mid-level
- Office
- AD&D insurance
- Disability insurance
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Controller
Ashton Woods —Alpharetta, GA
- Full-time
- CPA
- Finance
- 8 years
- Opportunities for advancement
Accounting Manager
Oldcastle Infrastructure —Atlanta, GA
- 5 years
- Office
- Finance
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Financial Reporting Manager
Colonial Pipeline Company —Alpharetta, GA
- Full-time
- 6 years
- Oracle
- Management
- Retirement plan
Plant Controller
The Armor Group, Inc. —Lilburn, GA
- CPA
- Office
- Master's degree
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Controller
Slip Robotics —Norcross, GA
- Full-time
- CPA
- Office
- 8 years
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Staff Accountant II

Clayton State University -
Morrow, GA

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Job Details

Full-time

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree

Full Job Description

About Us

Located in Morrow, Georgia, Clayton State University is roughly 15 miles southeast of downtown Atlanta. The university offers employees an adaptable, collaborative environment that fosters professional and personal development.

The university is committed to having a positive impact on the State of Georgia and beyond by serving students and the community through broadening access to high-quality education and advancing workforce development. Clayton State offers multiple certificates, Associate's, Bachelor's, and Master's Degree programs, which currently enroll over 5,500 students in challenging campus and online courses.

Clayton State's main campus is situated on 214 beautiful acres in a lakeside setting just minutes from downtown Atlanta, making access to the vibrant metropolitan area swift. The Atlanta-Journal Constitution has named the university a Top Workplace in Atlanta for six consecutive years. The Chronicle of Higher Education also named Clayton State one of 79 higher education institutions across the nation in its list of 2017 Great Colleges to Work For.

Job Summary

The Staff Accountant II is responsible for reviewing, analyzing, and reconciling multiple general ledger accounts; assists accounting staff with reporting and analysis, and provides guidance to campus departments. The Staff Accountant supports major accounting activities and functions in the Budget and Finance area.

Responsibilities

Maintain and reconcile multiple general ledger accounts (15%)

Complete monthly reconciliations of assigned general ledger accounts in a timely manner
Reconcile encumbrances of salaries and operating expenses
Identify any variances and prepare necessary adjusting journal entries
Ensure adequate backup documentation is provided for assigned account balances

Maintain faculty and staff dual appointment agreements (25%)

Manage dual appointment billings
Save all dual appointment agreements by category (i.e. home vs requesting appointment)
Review and approve dual appointment agreements (home institution)
Ensure dual appointment payroll posts to dual appointment department
Bill for dual appointment salary and benefits
Reconcile dual appointment department (i.e. sum of salary must equal zero)

Reconcile direct lending, state loans and grants, and designated Scholarships (30%)

Complete monthly reconciliations of custodial scholarship accounts. This includes federal direct loans, state scholarships (HOPE, ZELL, etc.) and other miscellaneous scholarships.
Work with the Bursar team to ensure timely and accurate accounting of all scholarship revenues and expenses processed through Banner
Prepare adjusting journal entries as needed
Review and approve payment requests for scholarship/loan refunds
Book receipts for state loans and grants and designated scholarships via journal entry

Review and reconcile revenue accounts (10%)

Reconcile housing revenue on trial balance to banner and housing/room assignment system each semester
Review and reconcile tuition and other revenue generating activities for reasonableness e.g., departmental sales and services, auxiliary services, etc.
Run and review trial balance for revenue generating activities for reasonableness

Performs a variety of related duties. (20%)

Process monthly journal entries submitted to Accounting Services email box and ensure proper documentation is provided.
Prepare and enter monthly journal entry for interest income transactions.
Prepare and enter journal entry for monthly merchant card service fees.
Write new and update existing desktop procedures.
Participate in the ongoing review of process issues and work to identify and implement solutions.
Periodically review established internal controls to determine that they are operating effectively.
Perform special projects assigned by supervisors.
Serve as back-up for Assistant Director of Accounting and other staff in critical functions of the department.
Assist senior level staff in completing and/or compiling the information required for annual fiscal forms, statements and filing requirements.
Compile the necessary backup documentation for annual financial reports.
Assist with compiling the information requested for annual audit/financial review.
Approve supplier set up

Note: the above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of this position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties as assigned by supervisor

Required Qualifications

Bachelor¿s Degree in Accounting or related field
At least 3 years of accounting experience or a combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

PeopleSoft and/or Banner experience preferred.
Experience working in higher education preferred

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
Skilled in General Ledger account reconciliation.
Knowledge of PeopleSoft Financials or other automated financial reporting software.
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently and as a part of a team depending on the requirements of the task.
Effective organizational and time management skills.
Ability to analyze and solve problems.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and information.
Ability to use independent judgment and to manage and impart confidential information.
Ability to work as a team member and foster a cooperative work environment.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Institutional Values

Clayton State University will have a positive impact on the State of Georgia and beyond by serving students and the community through broadening access to high-quality education and advancing workforce development. Our statement of core values is adaptability, collaboration, excellence, integrity, and people-centered. Each Clayton State University community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on Clayton State's Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct can be found online at https://www.clayton.edu/strategic-plan/mission-vision-values and https://www.clayton.edu/human-resources/current-employees/resources-policies

Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation, including a criminal background check demonstrating eligibility for employment with Clayton State University, as determined by Clayton State University in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. Candidate must disclose potential, actual, or apparent conflicts of interest in compliance.

Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, statutes, rules, and regulations of this institution and the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of Clayton State University and the University System of Georgia (USG). Clayton State University prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual¿s age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status (¿protected status¿). No individual shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under, any Clayton State University program or activity because of the individual¿s protected status; nor shall any individual be given preferential treatment because of the individual¿s protected status, except that preferential treatment may be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under federal or state law.

Other Information

Physical Demands:

May spend long hours sitting and using office equipment and computers. May occasionally lift and move objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

Clery Disclosure

This position may be considered a Campus Security Authority, CSA. A Campus Security Authority is a Clery-specific term that encompasses certain departments, groups, and individual employees who have a duty to report crimes they become aware of, as defined by the Clery Act.

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