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Staff Accountant

Decatur, GAFull-timeOct 27, 2026

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Summary/Objective

The Staff Accountant will play a key role in supporting the company’s financial operations through accurate and timely accounting, reporting, and compliance activities. This position is responsible for assisting with the month-end close process, maintaining account reconciliations, and supporting various tax and regulatory filings.

Essential Functions

  • General Accounting Duties
  • Assist with monthly close, including journal entries and account reconciliations
  • Prepare and maintain schedules for balance sheet accounts
  • Support preparation of internal financial reports and variance analysis
  • Collaborate across departments to ensure financial accuracy and timely data flow
  • Help identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy
  • Business Licenses
  • Prepare and file license applications and annual renewals as needed
  • Maintain an organized tracker of active and inactive licenses
  • Sales and Use Tax Filing
  • Prepare and file returns across various states and jurisdictions
  • Maintain accurate support and documentation for filings and audits
  • Personal Property Tax Filings
  • Prepare and file annual property tax returns for all physical locations in various states and jurisdictions
  • Maintain list of all properties, related returns, and payments
  • Special projects as assigned related to job duties.

Competencies/Skills/Abilities

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
  • 1–3 years of relevant accounting experience preferred
  • Fluent in Microsoft Office with moderate to advanced knowledge of Excel
  • Excellent organization, communication, and analytical skills
  • Attention to detail, ability to multi-task, and ability to meet specified filing deadlines.
  • Willingness to contribute new ideas and feedback related to potential areas for improvements.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

This job operates in a corporate environment.

Job details

Type
Full-time
Location
Decatur, GA
Posted
Oct 27, 2026

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