Staff Accountant

Description

Are you a detail-oriented accountant who likes knowing every account balance is right? We're looking for a Staff Accountant to prepare journal entries, perform account reconciliations, and help deliver an accurate, on-time month-end close. If you take ownership of your work, dig into the numbers, and want to help build strong accounting processes, join us!

EyeQ Monitoring is the fastest growing provider of remote video surveillance and business intelligence in the US. From our Command Center in Marietta, GA we outsource eyeballs and ears for commercial clients to cost-effectively drive value in security, loss prevention, risk mitigation and business intelligence. We are a team of security and technology enthusiasts that are focused on building a global business that provides meaningful solutions for our partners as well as long-term career opportunities for our team members.

We are looking to add a new Staff Accountant to our Finance team. This person will perform account reconciliations, prepare journal entries, support the month-end close process, and maintain accurate and timely financial records in Sage Intacct. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of accounting principles, handles multiple priorities and deadlines well, and researches and resolves issues independently before escalating them.

This is a hybrid position based out of our Atlanta, GA office (4 days in office / 1 day remote).

Here at EyeQ, people matter. Any new team members we bring on have to live and breathe our core values, just like we do.

We value trusted partnerships.

We believe in the value of transparent, reliable and growing relationships with our team and customers and turn away people and businesses that don't fit.

We build to last.

We focus on long-term solutions and spend requisite time to ensure our solutions will work the first time.

We take the hill.

We are excited to take on challenging work, find new solutions and technology frontiers, and attack problems others are scared of; as such, we celebrate failing fast, being transparent, and working with people who we trust to run up those hills with us.

We enjoy the journey.

We take our customer needs but not ourselves seriously; Our work is a part of our life we want to enjoy unapologetically; We are proud of the mission we are entrusted with and the team we get to serve with every day.

Responsibilities

• Perform month-end close activities accurately and on time, in line with established deadlines
• Prepare and post recurring and non-recurring journal entries in Sage Intacct
• Prepare monthly account reconciliations and investigate and resolve reconciling items promptly
• Review account balances and investigate unusual or unexpected activity
• Prepare supporting schedules and documentation for journal entries and account balances
• Ensure transactions are recorded in the proper accounting period and account
• Assist with year-end close and audit requests as needed
• Support the ongoing development and documentation of accounting policies, procedures, and controls
• Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions as needed
• Other accounting duties and special projects as assigned

Requirements

Physical Restrictions & Requirements

• Sits at a desk for extended periods, with occasional walking, standing, bending, and reaching for files and supplies
• Must be able to use a calculator, telephone, computer/keyboard, and various office machines daily, and be able to read and write business documents

Required Qualities & Skillset

• At least 1 year of accounting experience, preferably including general ledger and month-end close
• Authorized to work in the US
• Basic understanding of fundamental accounting principles
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Able to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines, particularly during month-end close
• Strong research and problem-solving skills
• Able to analyze account activity and identify discrepancies or unusual transactions
• Able to work independently and follow an issue through to resolution
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability
• Able to identify problems and take initiative to improve processes
• Proficient in Microsoft applications, particularly Excel

Preferred Skills, Certifications & Experience

• Experience with Sage Intacct
• Experience preparing account reconciliations and journal entries
• Experience reviewing and reconciling statements
• Experience with expense management systems such as Expensify