Staff Accountant
Hybrid – Athens/Atlanta, GA
Our client, a well-established and fast-growing franchise organization, is seeking a Staff Accountant to join their accounting team in a hybrid role based in Athens and Atlanta, GA. This opportunity is ideal for a detail-oriented, analytical professional who thrives in a collaborative and fast-paced environment.
About the Role:
As a Staff Accountant, you’ll play a critical role in supporting the coop communities and marketing budget efforts for franchise operations. You’ll work across front-end and back-end accounting processes, ensuring financial accuracy and helping drive strategic financial decisions.
Key Responsibilities:
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Maintain accurate financial records for various business units
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Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reports, including marketing and coop budgets
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Perform account reconciliations to ensure accuracy and compliance
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Manage accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely payments and collections
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Provide payroll support in collaboration with the HR team
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Support franchise-level coop budgeting and financial tracking
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Assist with both front-end accounting (sales, inventory) and back-end processes (general ledger, reporting)
Ideal Candidate:
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2+ years of relevant accounting experience
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Solid understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting
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Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel and other Office applications
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Strong attention to detail and accuracy
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Able to work independently and as part of a team
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Comfortable juggling multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
Work Environment:
This is a hybrid position, requiring time in both the Athens and Atlanta offices. Some flexibility is offered, but collaboration and on-site engagement are key to success in this role.