Senior Accountant

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.
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 reportsPrepare journal entries to support month-end close processAssist in maintaining the general ledger and all accounting transactionsReconcile assigned accounts and investigate variancesAnalyze data to provide insight on company performance and present results to executives/department leadersAssist in identifying improvements/efficiencies relating to internal controls and the accounting processesResearch year to year account fluctuations and communicate resultsProvide assistance during the annual audit by gathering requested documentationRecord member-related receivables and commissions receivablePerform other tasks, as needed, within the department
Basic Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business4+ years accounting experience Strong communication and time management skillsProficient in Excel