Corporate Accountant

Overview

This full-time Corporate Accountant position is a remote role based in the U.S., with a requirement that candidates reside in the Atlanta, GA metropolitan area due to occasional in-person meetings and travel. The role involves managing all accounting functions for the financial division of the organization, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, general ledger, and reconciliation processes.

Responsibilities

Accounts Receivable

• Manage invoicing for the financial division and semi-monthly/monthly client invoicing.
• Prepare weekly accounts receivable aging reports for leadership review.
• Assist with collections following established collection processes.

Accounts Payable

• Review and resolve contractor invoice exceptions and disputes.
• Enter miscellaneous contractor invoices into the CRM for integration with the payment system.
• Respond promptly to contractor emails and support tickets.
• Pre-approve all contractor payments in the payment system.
• Process vendor invoices through the billing system, adhering to budget and forecast guidelines.
• Ensure seamless synchronization of billing data to accounting software and resolve any issues.
• Maintain W-9 forms for vendors.
• Generate and distribute annual 1099 forms for vendors paid through the billing system.
• Review expense reports, investigate issues, and synchronize with accounting software.
• Reconcile and record monthly employee benefit provider expenses.

General Ledger and Reporting

• Record necessary journal entries including payroll, accruals, and prepaids.
• Review the general ledger for accurate expense recording according to company policies.
• Reconcile balance sheet accruals and prepaids at month-end.
• Perform monthly bank statement reconciliations.
• Reconcile accounts receivable and accounts payable to the general ledger monthly, resolving discrepancies.
• Compile monthly financial statements for review by finance leadership and shareholders.
• Review monthly forecasts.
• Assist with ongoing audit responsibilities related to the financial division.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• Strong attention to detail with exceptional clerical skills.
• Business acumen and understanding of general accounting functions, including accounts receivable and payable.
• Self-disciplined, highly organized, and action-oriented.
• Initiative to anticipate and address potential issues with ownership over tasks and deliverables.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to address contractor and client concerns promptly and courteously.
• Motivated self-starter who thrives both independently and as part of a team.

Working Conditions

• Full-time remote work requiring a dedicated, distraction-free home office.
• Standard Monday through Friday business hours.
• Occasional travel and in-person meetings in the Atlanta, GA metropolitan area.
• Employment as a full-time, exempt W-2 employee.

Physical Requirements

• No physical requirements for this position.

Compensation

• Salary range: $56,000 - $61,000 annually.

Location Requirements

• Remote within the U.S., but candidates must reside in the Atlanta, GA metropolitan area.
• Due to employment and tax compliance, candidates cannot be hired if residing in California, New York, Illinois, or Oregon.