Senior Accountant - Atlanta, United States - GHJ

Description

GHJ Search & Staffing has partnered with a manufacturing company in Atlanta to help identify a Senior Accountant.

This person will report to and interact directly with the Assistant Controller as well as other finance leadership, will have a strong knowledge of accounting practices/procedures and will perform accounting functions relating to month-end close, assist with annual financial reporting preparation and monthly internal reporting, record journal entries and consolidation entries, prepare account reconciliations, record member receivables and research and explain period over period variances.

Job Responsibilities:
Assist in preparation of quarterly and annual financial statements, and monthly and quarterly internal reports

Prepare journal entries to support month-end close process

Assist in maintaining the general ledger and all accounting transactions

Reconcile assigned accounts and investigate variances

Analyze data to provide insight on company performance and present results to executives/department leaders

Assist in identifying improvements/efficiencies relating to internal controls and the accounting processes

Research year to year account fluctuations and communicate results

Provide assistance during the annual audit by gathering requested documentation

Record member-related receivables and commissions receivable

Perform other tasks, as needed, within the department


Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business

4+ years accounting experience

Strong communication and time management skills

Proficient in Excel