Big Blue Marble Academy has an immediate opening for an entry-level Staff Accountant to work in the Atlanta Area. The Staff Accountant will support all financial activities for the business and will play a critical role in all financial operations.    Why you will enjoy working here: Competitive wages Flexible Scheduling Discounted childcare, 50% off Paid parental leave Medical, dental and vision insurance Company paid life insurance 401K Access your wages in real time- launching soon! Voluntary life and disability insurance Health savings account Industry leading paid time off  Generous referral bonus program CDA Scholarship Career advancement opportunities Family feel environment As a Staff Accountant you will: Participate in the month-end close process in a timely and defect-free manner Reconcile, analyze and track assigned general ledger accounts and resolve any resulting discrepancies Prepare periodic and ad hoc reports and analysis of financial and non-financial data to include but not limited to revenue, expense analysis, calculating projections, and explaining variances on request to enhance Senior Leadership decisions Assist with accounting functions on a day-to-day basis including reporting and analysis, accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, treasury management, fixed assets, and general ledger accounting Assist with business functions such as business licenses, vehicle registrations, property tax fillings, and ad valorem tax Assist Senior Accounting Leadership with preparation and completion of the fiscal year budgeting process, evaluate business unit performance against budget, and develop forecasts/re-forecasts to provide an accurate projection of financial performance. Support Senior Accounting Leadership with the annual financial audit and tax process performed by our independent CPA firm. Assist with the documentation and monitoring of internal controls Identify opportunities for streamlining automation and process improvement Create and share data management tools for other business leaders  
To be successful in the role you must possess: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting Microsoft Office Suite proficiency with advanced or higher Excel skills Experience with Sage 100 preferred but not required Solid working knowledge of GAAP Relevant professional experience preferred but not required Desired qualities of a Staff Accountant: Critical thinker with attention to detail A desire to learn and develop, will ask questions and present solutions Professional, dependable, and warm attitude Time management and organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities Big Blue Marble Academy is a rapidly growing and leading provider of high-quality, education-based programs for children across the country through a unique, proprietary curriculum, a rich language immersion program, and hands-on, student-led philanthropic Heart Projects. If you are ready to work with an innovative and expanding company please apply today!
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of our background check, pre-hire screenings, and onboarding processes.  All employment is at-will and may be terminated at any time, with or without cause. 
BBMA is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse workforce. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
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