What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Accountant position at Atlas Van Lines?
Overview
Finance Team | Atlas
At Atlas, we’re more than a moving company. We’re a family of companies delivering transportation and logistics solutions across the globe. Through a trusted network of quality agents and service partners, we help people and businesses go new places® - more easily, more securely, and with confidence.
What sets Atlas apart is our agent-owned model and shared commitment to service excellence. That focus has fueled extraordinary growth and we’re just getting started.
About the Role
We're looking for a detail-oriented and analytical Staff Accountant to join our Finance team. In this role, you'll help ensure accurate financial reporting through account reconciliations, general ledger analysis, journal entries, and financial statement preparation. You'll also support banking activities, accounts receivable reporting, billing processes, audits, and budgeting efforts that help drive informed business decisions.
The ideal candidate has a strong accounting foundation, enjoys working with financial data, and takes pride in maintaining accuracy and compliance across all aspects of the accounting function.
What You’ll Do
- Perform detailed reconciliations and analyses of general ledger accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial data.
- Prepare and post adjusting journal entries to correct discrepancies and support accurate financial reporting.
- Maintain and review accrual balances to ensure proper recording of expenses and liabilities.
- Prepare financial statements and conduct analyses to provide insight into financial performance.
- Manage daily banking activities, including deposits, withdrawals, and bank reconciliations.
- Collect, compile, and analyze data for audits and special projects, ensuring accuracy and compliance with audit requirements.
- Oversee accounts receivable reporting and collections, ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices and payments.
- Support and monitor billing activities to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and proper revenue recognition.
- Assist with financial planning and budgeting activities, including cost analyses that support strategic decision-making.
Your Wellness Is Our Focus
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents
- Employee Assistance Programs with a strong focus on mental health
- 24/7 access to a licensed therapist
- Wellness programs with employee perks
- Onsite Fitness Center and Medical Clinic
Financial Wellbeing
- Generous 401(k) matching retirement plan
- Pre-tax savings options including HSA and FSA
- Tuition assistance
- Financial wellness resources through our Employee Assistance Program
- Earning potential up to $60k
Flexibility & Time Off
- Paid time off including vacation, sick leave, parental leave, holidays, and disability leave
Qualifications
What You’ll Need
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field required.
- 2-4 years of progressive accounting experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience with general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, and journal entry preparation.
- Strong ability to reconcile accounts and analyze financial data for accuracy and completeness.
- Experience preparing and interpreting financial statements and supporting schedules.
- Experience supporting audits and responding to audit requests.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and accounting software systems.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Our Promise to You
At Atlas, we want you to grow your career - not just fill a role. We invest in our people through:
- Free online training via a modern learning and development platform
- A company-wide mentorship program
- Internal employee organizations
- Tuition reimbursement and continuous learning opportunities
Salary : $60,000