Staff Accountant

We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support core accounting and tax activities for an organization based in Augusta, Georgia. This role is ideal for someone who can balance day-to-day financial accuracy with broader compliance responsibilities across corporate and sales tax functions. The successful candidate will contribute to reliable financial reporting, maintain strong records within the general ledger, and help ensure tax-related obligations are completed accurately and on time.

Responsibilities:
• Prepare and record journal entries to support accurate monthly and year-end financial close activities.
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, researching discrepancies and resolving issues in a timely manner.
• Assist with the preparation and filing of corporate tax returns in accordance with applicable regulations and deadlines.
• Manage sales and use tax processes, including calculation, review, reporting, and remittance requirements.
• Utilize Vertex Sales & Use Tax tools to support compliance, reporting accuracy, and transaction-level tax treatment.
• Review financial data and supporting documentation to strengthen accounting accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to gather information needed for audits, tax reporting, and routine accounting operations.• Experience in staff accounting with hands-on responsibility for general ledger activity and journal entry preparation.
• Working knowledge of corporate tax principles and experience supporting corporate tax return preparation.
• Familiarity with sales and use tax requirements, including reporting and compliance practices.
• Experience using Vertex Sales & Use Tax or a comparable indirect tax application.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to investigate variances and maintain accurate financial records.
• Proficiency with accounting systems and spreadsheet tools used for reconciliations and financial reporting.