Staff Accountant

Walaris

. Handle daily accounting activities, including general ledger maintenance, bill posting, journal entries, account reconciliations, and support schedules and documentation for significant balance sheet accounts .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeAtlanta • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in advanced accounting processes, including journal entries, accruals, and month-end close activities, while ensuring compliance with US GAAP. Proficient in managing financial reporting, tax-related processes, and continuous improvement of accounting policies and procedures.

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Certified CPAAdvanced Accounting ProcessesUS GAAP ComplianceQuickbooks ExperienceFinancial Reporting

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Hard Skills

Journal EntriesAccrualsPrepaymentsMonth-End Close ActivitiesTax PreparationRevenue RecognitionDeferred Revenue AccountingAccount ReconciliationsFinancial Statements PreparationInventory Management

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsPlanning AbilitiesProblem-Solving SkillsCommunication SkillsInterpersonal Skills

Tools & Technologies

QuickbooksERP SystemsMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft ExcelInventory Management Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified CPABachelor’s Degree in BusinessMaster’s Degree in Accounting

Industry Keywords

Corporate AccountingCost of Goods SoldOrder-to-Cash ProcessesDCAA Accounting PracticesIndustrial Sector

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Handle daily accounting activities, including general ledger maintenance, bill posting, journal entries, account reconciliations, and support schedules and documentation for significant balance sheet accounts
Prepare and post accruals, prepayments, and other period-end adjustments in line with accounting standards
Monitor and reconcile inventory and Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) accounts with physical stock and customer invoicing
Manage incoming invoices, including compliance checks and cost center allocation verification
Assist with preparation and review of monthly financial statements, including balance sheet, income statement, and supporting schedules
Support order-to-cash processes by preparing quotes, issuing invoices, tracking payments, and updating order status in the CRM system
Support tax-related processes and prepare documentation for external tax advisors
Conduct data research and compile reports, summaries, and responses for management and controlling functions
Lead development and implementation of accounting policies and procedures and contribute to continuous improvement of financial processes and internal controls
Serve as primary contact for accounting matters and manage broad financial responsibilities, additional tasks, and special projects

Requirements

What you’ll need

Certified CPA (or CPA eligible) or a Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field combined with a Master’s degree in Accounting
Minimum of 4 years of practical experience in corporate accounting, preferably within the industrial sector
Proficiency in advanced accounting processes, including journal entries, accruals and prepayments, month-end close activities and year-end tax preparation
Comprehensive understanding of US GAAP and its practical application
Experience with revenue recognition and deferred revenue accounting, including accrual-based revenue recognition, maintaining deferred revenue schedules, and ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP (ASC 606)
Basic knowledge of tax regulations and a willingness to further develop expertise in this area
Experience working with Quickbooks, ERP systems, and/or inventory management systems preferred
Experience supporting corporate mergers, entity reorganizations, or post-merger accounting integration, including general ledger transitions, account reconciliations, and financial reporting preferred
Experience related to DCAA accounting practices optional
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Microsoft Excel, and the ability to learn new software packages
Excellent organizational and planning abilities, as well as problem-solving skills
High degree of initiative, detail-oriented and reliable working style
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain required U.S. Department of State authorizations under ITAR

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive starting salary
Unlimited PTO
Health benefits usable for medical, dental, and vision insurance
401K
Hybrid-friendly work environment
Paid parental leave