Atlanta, GA, USA
Full time
R25_0000016626
Summary Job Description
Responsible for analyzing and processing large dollar transactions and complex cash reconciliations and exercise judgement to determine disposition of discrepancies. Records journal entries, performs variance analysis and Cash account reconciliations. Processes reports to support account details and assists field personnel with issues and questions. Fundamental knowledge of GAAP. Demonstrates an ability to capably perform more complex tasks. Records, examines, and analyzes financial transactions; computes financial data; analyzes and prepares reports, monitor accounts; reviews transactions for accuracy and conformance with established standards and procedures. Works with the internal and external financial auditors and updates accounting internal controls processes and procedures. Requires a bachelor's degree in accounting and three to five years of experience. CPA certified or exam eligible. Reports to Department Supervisor
Primary Duties/Responsibilities
- Ensures general ledger accounts are maintained in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
- Journal entry preparation and review.
- Assists with account analysis and research.
- Participates in development of functional specifications for projects and updates and ensures customizations are defined, documented, and tested, and conclusions are properly documented.
- Participate in special projects as needed.
- P/L Analysis, including budget/forecast.
- Participate in month in close including preparing accruals for assigned department.
- Review and monitor daily bank statement activity.
- Prepare, analyze, and research large dollar/complex bank account reconciliations by review of general ledger accounts for comparison to bank statement.
- Prepare financial analyses and reconciliations of accounts related to banking and debt-related activities, and coordinate correcting entries, as needed. Research discrepancies and review transactions for timeliness, accuracy and conformance with GAAP and established procedures.
- Prepares other management and statutory reports, as required.
- Prepare routine and non-routine journal entries to related treasury entries to related treasury activity. Use experience and judgement to identify and correct errors.
- May specialize in one or more areas of the accounting function as designated by Supervisor.
- The ability to resolve complex accounting issues, work under pressure and multitasking is essential.
- Performs other accounting research as needed.
- Promotes teamwork between operational groups and departments.
- Responds to inquiries and contacts other departments to resolve a variety of problems.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance combined with 3 - 5 years accounting/finance experience.
- CPA or pursuing certification, preferred.
- Extensive knowledge of concepts, practices, and procedures as relates to general ledger accounting.
- Experience reconciling Balance Sheet Cash Accounts
- Solid understanding of Cash
- Responds to inquiries and contacts other departments to resolve a variety of problems.
- Financial Shared Service experience is a plus.
- PeopleSoft experience a plus.
- Strong analytical skills and problem-solving ability
- Highly detail-oriented and ability to multitask and meet assigned deadlines.
- Critical thinking skills with timely, effective decision making.
- Ability to act and operate independently with minimal daily direction from manager to accomplish objectives.
- Excellent computer skills, especially with Excel
- Excellent oral/written communication skills
- Strong work ethic and a team player
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GPC conducts its business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. GPC's policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons.
Where permitted by applicable law, successful applicants must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to start date. COVID-19 vaccination is a condition of employment, subject to an approved accommodation, and proof of vaccination will be required on or prior to start date.
GPC conducts its business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. GPC’s policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons.
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Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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