Accountant Staff I

We are Aaron's – an industry leader in the sales and lease‑to‑own retail industry known for quality brand names and superior customer service. We provide our team members the opportunity to reach their full potential in a team‑oriented, high‑energy, recognition‑based environment with competitive pay and benefits. This is much more than a job – it is a career with purpose.

Position Overview

This position is based in Atlanta, GA in our Galleria office and is a hybrid role. Applicants in CA, CO, DC, HI, IL, MD, MA, MN, NJ, NY, RI, VT, and WA are not eligible for this posting. The role provides day‑to‑day accounting support to the functional area, delivering accurate, timely and relevant financial information to internal and external clients and customers to achieve the functional area's objectives.

Responsibilities include general accounting, inter‑/intra‑company activity, account reconciliation, close and month‑end processing, accounts payable, accounts receivable, reporting and variance analysis. Familiarity with commonly used accounting concepts, practices, policies and procedures such as GAAP and Sarbanes‑Oxley is required. The position typically reports to a Senior Accountant or Accounting Manager.

What You Need

Deadline driven with strong research, analysis, organizational, and time management skillsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsAbility to work independently and as part of a team

What You'll Do

• Analyze and prepare standard entries and non‑standard journal entries
• Gather high transaction volume data from multiple sources including internal departments and vendors to meet strict month‑end close deadlines
• Analyze P&L accounts to proactively note and potentially resolve large variances from month to month
• Use accounting judgment with situational data to properly represent general ledger accounting coding in journal preparation and supporting schedules
• Assist Aaron's associates and managers to resolve issues and research inquiries from managers and executives
• Identify and correct potential items requiring reclassification and determine if process changes are needed to avoid future issues
• Review general ledger and maintain subsidiary ledger accounts, if appropriate
• Research and resolve questions related to general ledger items
• Assess and understand the relationships between the balance sheet and P&LReconcile the general ledger to the subsidiary ledger or other supporting detail according to scheduled deadlines
• Prepare and validate both standard entries and manual journal entries on a timely basis
• Prepare quarterly and annual schedules for other departments and internal and external audit
• Have a thorough working knowledge of company's accounting policies and procedures, as well as other departmental policies and procedures
• Continuously evaluate processes for efficiencies and highlight possible improvements
• Additional

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required
• Knowledge of GAAP, month‑end close process, and balance sheet reconciliation procedures
• Working knowledge of Word, Outlook, Access and basic Excel skills
• Preferred working knowledge of Lawson Financial Suite or other ERPAaron's Total Rewards Sundays off
• Employee assistance program
• Employee purchase program with exclusive discounts
• Physical and financial well‑being programs
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Business Resource Groups401(k) plan with contribution matching
• Paid time off, including vacation days, sick days, and holidays
• Life and disability insurance
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Paid paternal leave
• Pay on Demand
• Benefits vary based on full‑ and part‑time employment status
• Aaron's is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment, celebrates our team members' differences, and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, pregnancy, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, military duty, gender expression, genetic information, or any other protected class.
• Candidates who require accommodation during the recruitment process should contact hrsupport@aarons.com.

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Skills

• Accounting, Accounting Close, Accounting Policies, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Analysis Skills, Balance Sheet, Customer Support/Service, Finance, General Ledger Accounting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Genetics, Journal Entries, Microsoft Access Database, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Policy Evaluation, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Profit & Loss, Reconciliation, Retail, Sales, Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX), Time Management, Variance Analysis

About the Company

Talent Acquisition/Human Resources, The Aaron's Family of Companies