Job Description

Accountant (5–10 Years Experience)

Location: Atlanta, GA
Client- Georgia Power

Contract- 3 Months

We are seeking an experienced Accountant with 5–10 years of progressive accounting experience to support financial operations, maintain accurate records, and ensure full compliance with accounting standards. This mid-level role plays a critical part in financial reporting, analysis, and organizational decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure asset records and registrations are accurate, valid, and up to date

• Perform monthly accounting calculations and process journal entries

• Gather data and support month-end close activities

• Maintain and update accounting records within the ERP system

• Manage and reconcile the general ledger

• Conduct financial and business data analysis; prepare and distribute reports

• Assist in the annual budgeting cycle and monitor compliance with established budgets

• Prepare, review, and analyze monthly and annual internal financial statements

• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency

• Prepare account reconciliations and investigate variances

• Perform monthly revenue analysis and provide variance explanations

• Produce monthly trial balance variance explanations

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (required)

• 5–10 years of progressive accounting experience

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation is a plus

• Strong knowledge of GAAP, accounting principles, and financial analysis

• Proficiency in Oracle ERP systems

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, formulas, etc.)

• Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities

• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate across teams

• Proven ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage deadlines