Accountant III

Accountant III

• Pay Rate: $40-$45/hour
• 4 month contract, potential to extend
• Must be able to commute to the office daily
• Hours: M-F, 8:30 to 5:30 pm est, 1 Saturday a month at month end close (6 hours max.)

JOB PURPOSE:

We have an excellent opportunity to assist with the accounting oversight of balance sheet of $7B which includes rental equipment, vehicle fleet and lease accounting. This individual will work under the general direction of the Controller’s office.

DESCRIPTION OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Assist with the preparation of month end reporting requirements including balance sheet flux analysis
• Assist/Supervise Ceridian payroll related postings and reconciliations
• Preparation and posting of monthly journal entries including cash, accruals and adjustments according to monthly close schedule
• Assist with post close reporting for Corporate
• Assist in the monthly reconciliation cycle for Corporate accounting, scope will include reconciling high risk/key balance sheet accounts
• Blackline administration with a specific emphasis on controls over journal entry creation
• Assist with the research and resolution of accounting issues
• Ensure accuracy of financial systems (tie out with consolidation ledger, data integrity)
• Work to identify procedure and process improvement areas
• Provide backup support for finance and accounting functions as required
• Support special projects as necessary

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: (To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.)

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, CPA preferred
• Ability to understand and undertake new processes & tasks
• 8 - 10 years of relevant accounting experience, multi-location experience preferred
• Work requires initiative and the ability to analyze complex accounting documents to improve processes and reporting where results have monetary impact.
• Exposure to ERP financial systems like Hyperion Financial Management will be a plus
• Must possess strong computer skills overall, including the ability to navigate between different systems. Requires experience and competency working with Excel, i.e. Vlookups, etc.
• Work requires the ability to meet deadlines and handle multiple task environments.
• Must be able to work independently or as part of a team while enhancing personal and departmental performance

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: (The physical demands described here are representatives of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk and/or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, and/or walk, and/or reach above shoulders.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: (The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

Working Environment is generally favorable. Lighting and temperature are adequate, and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $40.00 - $45.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Kennesaw, GA 30152: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Accounting: 8 years (Required)
• multi-location accounting: 3 years (Preferred)
• ERP financial systems: 4 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CPA (Preferred)

Work Location: One location