Accountant III

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Job description

Job title:- Accountant

Location:- Atlanta, GA 30328

Duration:- 06 Months

Shift: 8am-5pm, M-F, with OT during month-end close.

Job description:-

We are seeking a temporary Freight Accountant to join our team. This individual will support the implementation and ongoing accounting for multiple client divisions.

The person in this position will have the opportunity to be involved in various activity, such as: involvement in special projects that will help drive continuous process improvement, participate in audit processes, interact with various groups/individuals, as well as much more.

We are looking for an individual that is a self-starter and has the desire to grow within the organization.

Strong in communication skills, both written and verbal, will be critical as you interact with all levels of the organization.

Additional responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, the following:

Prepare and review accruals for month end processes for freight accruals and other miscellaneous accruals related to the divisional locations.

Perform and review month end journal entries for completeness and accuracy

Comply with SOX controls and GAAP to ensure a solid internal control

Perform and review account reconciliations, investigate and follow up on reconciling items on a timely manner.

Identify and implement opportunities to improve processes through standardization or automation

Perform and assist in audit processes through the preparation of schedules and communications with internal and external auditors

Assist business partners with reports and ad hoc request relates to areas within shared services.

What you need to succeed:

Bachelor's degree in accounting

2+ years of accounting experience is preferred

Strong communication skills both written and verbal and the ability to interact with all levels of the organization

Strong organizational and follow-up skills

Forward thinker and deadline driven

Financial expertise and the ability to apply financial principles in a manufacturing environment

Able to build effective teams and support plant initiatives, goals and demonstrate a positive attitude towards others

Sets priorities, establish objectives/milestones and schedule activities effectively

Experience with month end close processes

JD Edwards, Hyperion, and Blackline experience a plus

High level of Microsoft Office proficiency with advanced level of Excel required.

Self-starter and strong leadership skill

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