Senior Accountant

@ GHJ
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Senior Accountant

Posted 3 months ago

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About the job

GHJ Search and Staffing partners with a national accounting firm. The Senior Accountant supports financial reporting, reconciliations, and process improvements in Atlanta.

Requirements

  • 4+ years of accounting experience
  • Strong understanding of GAAP
  • Experience with ERP systems
  • Advanced Excel skills
  • Ability to meet deadlines

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
  • CPA or CPA-track preferred
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Good communication skills

Full job description

GHJ Search and Staffing serves as the recruitment division of GHJ, a prominent national accounting and advisory firm. Our team provides qualified Accounting and Finance professionals on a temporary and permanent basis across a broad range of industries. GHJ’s relationship with our Global Advisory and Accounting Network provides the resources needed to better understand client’s needs, attract a higher caliber of candidates and assess candidate potential.

We are working with an organization in the Atlanta area seeking a Senior Accountant for a contract opportunity. This role is ideal for an experienced accounting professional who can quickly step in to support month-end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting activities.

The Senior Accountant will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting accounting operations, and assisting with process improvements. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, adaptable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.


Responsibilities

  • Prepare and post journal entries and maintain general ledger activity
  • Perform monthly account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies
  • Assist with month-end and year-end close processes
  • Support preparation of financial statements and management reports
  • Analyze financial data and identify variances or trends
  • Assist with audit support and documentation requests
  • Ensure compliance with accounting policies and procedures
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support accounting operations
  • Participate in process improvement initiatives and ad hoc projects

    • Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
  • 4+ years of accounting experience
  • Strong understanding of GAAP and accounting principles
  • Experience with ERP systems and advanced Excel skills
  • Ability to work independently and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
  • CPA or CPA-track preferred but not required


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