We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join our team on a contract basis in Atlanta, Georgia. In this role, you will focus on managing financial tasks, including addressing a substantial backlog of bank reconciliations. This position requires strong accounting expertise and familiarity with tools such as Aderant and Excel to perform key financial functions effectively.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Perform detailed bank reconciliations to address and resolve backlog issues.<br>• Utilize Aderant software to manage legal-specific accounting tasks.<br>• Prepare and analyze corporate tax returns and sales tax documentation.<br>• Generate and review journal entries to maintain accurate financial records.<br>• Update and maintain the general ledger with precise and timely entries.<br>• Create advanced Excel reports, including pivot tables and VLOOKUPs, for financial analysis.<br>• Collaborate with the Controller and Reporting/Analytics Director to streamline accounting processes.<br>• Ensure compliance with organizational policies and industry standards in accounting operations.

• Proven experience in performing bank reconciliations and resolving financial discrepancies.<br>• Proficiency in Aderant software or similar legal accounting tools is preferred.<br>• Strong knowledge of Excel, including pivot tables and VLOOKUP functions.<br>• Solid understanding of corporate tax, sales tax, and tax return preparation.<br>• Background in managing journal entries and maintaining accurate general ledger records.<br>• Ability to work onsite and adapt to a fast-paced environment.<br>• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.<br>• Previous experience in a legal industry setting is a plus but not required.

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