Staff Accountant

NOVA Engineering and Environmental, LLC

Staff Accountant managing financial reporting and month-end close activities at NOVA Engineering & Environmental. Ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance with GAAP standards.

Posted 7/23/2026full-timeKennesaw • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates advanced knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting, with a strong ability to analyze transactions, prepare journal entries, and conduct account reconciliations. Proficient in managing month-end close activities and ensuring compliance with accounting policies and controls.

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GAAP KnowledgeFinancial ReportingAccount ReconciliationsJournal EntriesCorporate Accounting Experience

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Hard Skills

Month-End Close ActivitiesAccrual AccountingFinancial AnalysisVariance ExplanationsAccounting Controls

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-SolvingOrganizational SkillsAttention to DetailInterpersonal Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft Office Suite

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in AccountingCPA EligibilityPlans to Pursue CPA Certification

Industry Keywords

Public AccountingEngineering IndustryDeltek VantagepointFinancial DocumentationRegulatory Filings

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform assigned month-end and year-end close activities, including analysis of account activity and preparation of required close documentation.
Prepare, analyze, and post journal entries, accruals, and account reclassifications in accordance with GAAP and company accounting policies.
Prepare, review, and analyze bank reconciliations and assigned balance sheet account reconciliations, including investigation and resolution of unusual items or discrepancies.
Evaluate accounting transactions and supporting documentation to determine appropriate classification, treatment, and recording under GAAP and company procedures.
Review accounts payable transactions, payment requests, and employee expense reports for accuracy, completeness, proper coding, policy compliance, and appropriate accounting treatment.
Maintain and analyze supporting schedules for prepaid expenses, accrued liabilities, fixed assets, depreciation, and other assigned accounts.
Prepare account analyses, financial schedules, and variance explanations; identify trends, unusual activity, or potential accounting issues and recommend corrective action as appropriate.
Support monthly financial reporting by analyzing assigned accounts, validating financial data, and providing explanations or documentation for management review.
Prepare or review business licenses, sales tax filings, and other regulatory filings requiring accounting analysis and accurate interpretation of financial records.
Maintain organized accounting records and supporting documentation sufficient to support financial reporting, audits, and internal control requirements.
Exercise professional judgment in prioritizing work, resolving accounting issues, and escalating matters that may materially affect financial reporting or compliance.
Perform other professional accounting duties and special projects as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a closely related business field required.
Advanced knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting concepts, account reconciliations, journal entries, accrual accounting, and accounting controls.
2+ years of corporate accounting experience involving professional accounting analysis, month-end close activities, reconciliations, and financial schedules.
Ability to apply accounting knowledge and professional judgment to analyze transactions, interpret financial information, identify discrepancies, and recommend appropriate corrective action.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and time management skills.
Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, documentation, and follow-through.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and exercise discretion in handling confidential financial information.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to explain accounting issues and support recommendations to management.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office Suite.
MBA, Master’s degree in Accounting or related field, CPA eligibility, CPA certification, or plans to pursue CPA certification preferred.
Public accounting, engineering industry, or Deltek Vantagepoint experience a plus.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive group medical insurance, including health, dental and vision
Opportunity for professional growth and advancement
Certification reimbursement and incentive program
Paid time off
Company–observed paid holidays
Company paid life insurance for employee, spouse and children
Company paid short term disability coverage
Other supplemental benefit offerings including long-term disability, critical illness, accident and identity theft protection
401K retirement with company matching of 50% on the first 6% of employee contributions
Wellness program with incentives
Employee Assistance Program