Staff Accountant
Creative Financial Staffing
Atlanta, GA · Posted October 31, 2026
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About the job
Staff Account
Atlanta, GA
$55k-83k
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Why This Opportunity Stands Out
The Staff Accountant – Corporate Accounting role provides broad exposure to the corporate accounting function within a large, publicly traded organization.
Gain hands-on experience with consolidations, financial reporting, forecasting, budgeting, and financial analysis as a Staff Accountant – Corporate Accounting.
Participate in acquisition and divestiture accounting, building valuable M&A experience early in your career.
The Staff Accountant – Corporate Accounting position offers regular interaction with senior leadership and key business partners.
Collaborate across accounting, finance, treasury, tax, and financial systems teams in a highly visible role.
Develop expertise in cash management, reserves, treasury activities, and corporate financing transactions.
Hybrid work environment that combines flexibility with in-person mentorship and collaboration.
The Staff Accountant – Corporate Accounting role is an excellent opportunity for professionals looking to transition from public accounting into industry.
Strong career growth potential within a well-established accounting organization.
Key Responsibilities
Support month-end and quarter-end close activities as a Staff Accountant – Corporate Accounting.
Assist with the consolidation process, validation of financial results, and analysis of reported performance.
Support forecasting, budgeting, and financial planning initiatives.
Perform accounting related to acquisitions, divestitures, reserves, treasury activities, cash transactions, and borrowings.
Prepare and review account reconciliations to ensure compliance with company policies.
Partner with internal and external auditors to support audit requests and resolve accounting matters.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
CPA preferred but not required.
Public accounting experience preferred for the Staff Accountant – Corporate Accounting position.
Strong Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, written, and verbal communication skills.
Ability to thrive in a collaborative environment while meeting tight deadlines.
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