Accounting Reconciliation/ Forensic Accounting

Korn Ferry; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Korn Ferry is partnering with a client to fill a Senior Accounting Reconciliation Consultant role in the Atlanta, GA area. The position supports a balance sheet reconciliation and accounting clean-up initiative within a manufacturing environment, with hybrid work expectations.

The consultant will conduct hands-on accounting analysis, investigate historical balances, and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to provide a clear understanding of assets and liabilities.

Qualifications

• Experience performing balance sheet reconciliations, account analysis, and accounting clean-up work.

Responsibilities

• Perform a comprehensive review and analysis of balance sheet accounts.

Skills

Balance sheet reconciliations

Account analysis

Forensic accounting

Excel

SQL

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Research and issue resolution

Time management

Analytical thinking

Tools

SAP ECC

SQL

Excel

Job description

We have partnered with our client in their search for a Senior Accounting Reconciliation Consultant to support a focused balance sheet reconciliation and accounting clean-up initiative within a manufacturing environment. This is a hybrid role based in the Atlanta, GA area.

This consultant will perform hands-on accounting analysis, investigate historical balances, and help the organization establish a clear and supportable understanding of its assets and liabilities. The assignment requires a forensic accounting mindset, strong analytical capabilities, and the ability to work independently while partnering effectively with cross-functional stakeholders.

Responsibilities

We have partnered with our client in their search for a Senior Accounting Reconciliation Consultant to support a focused balance sheet reconciliation and accounting clean-up initiative within a manufacturing environment. This is a hybrid role based in the Atlanta, GA area.

This consultant will perform hands-on accounting analysis, investigate historical balances, and help the organization establish a clear and supportable understanding of its assets and liabilities. The assignment requires a forensic accounting mindset, strong analytical capabilities, and the ability to work independently while partnering effectively with cross-functional stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Perform a comprehensive review and analysis of balance sheet accounts.
• Complete detailed account reconciliations and identify unsupported, aged, or unusual balances.
• Investigate accounting discrepancies using a forensic accounting approach.
• Analyze and validate recorded assets and liabilities.
• Document the nature, purpose, and supporting detail for balance sheet accounts.
• Identify accounting and control gaps requiring remediation.
• Research historical transactions and resolve reconciliation issues.
• Organize findings and maintain clear supporting documentation.
• Communicate findings, risks, and recommended actions to stakeholders at multiple levels of the organization.
• Manage project priorities and deliverables within an accelerated engagement timeline.
• Partner with accounting, finance, operations, and other cross-functional teams as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Experience performing balance sheet reconciliations, account analysis, and accounting clean-up work.
• Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial controls, assets, and liabilities.
• Excellent analytical and investigative skills, including a forensic accounting mindset.
• Demonstrated ability to independently research and resolve complex accounting issues.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience working with SAP ERP systems, preferably SAP ECC.
• Working knowledge of SQL for research, analysis, or data extraction.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet time-sensitive deliverables.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate with stakeholders at multiple organizational levels.
• Self-motivated, flexible, and comfortable working in a hands-on, project-focused environment.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a cross-functional team.