Bookkeeper

Energy Innovation Corp; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

DataWave Corp in Georgia is seeking a senior Bookkeeper to own full-cycle accounting, including AP/AR, quarter-end close, and internship grant reporting. You will mentor junior staff, ensure accuracy, and collaborate with HR on compensation planning.

Willingness to commute to Columbus, GA or work flexibly as needed. CMA certification and 6+ years of finance experience are required. The role includes growth opportunities and a path to senior finance work.

Qualifications

• 6+ years navigating finance-related processes and politics.
• CMA Certification completed and current.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for emails and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Turn quarter-end into the calmest week of the finance cycle
• Steer internship grant reporting to keep funders confident
• Own the full-cycle accounts payable and receivable process
• Mentor junior accounting staff and review their work for accuracy
• Forecast headcount costs and partner with HR on compensation planning
• Reconcile internship benefits invoice line by line
• Reconcile inventory ledger to physical count
• Track finance expenses back to source documents

Skills

Growth mindset

Strong communication

Analytical finance experience

Questioning approach

Education

CMA Certification

Job description

This Bookkeeper seat at DataWave Corp rewards the person who asks why the variance exists, not just how large it is. This detail-loving role offers $75,000 - $115,000, full ownership of SQL projects, and the support of a team that ships together.

Key Responsibilities

• Turn quarter-end into the calmest week of the finance cycle
• Steer the internship grant reporting that keeps funders confident
• Own the full-cycle accounts payable and receivable process
• Mentor junior accounting staff and review their work for accuracy
• Forecast headcount costs and partner with HR on compensation planning
• Reconcile the internship benefits invoice against enrollment line by line
• Reconcile the inventory ledger to a physical count without the drama
• Track every finance expense back to a source document

What You'll Bring

• Willingness to commute to Columbus, GA or work flexibly as needed
• A growth mindset and openness to constructive feedback
• 6+ years navigating the politics that finance work attracts
• A solid foundation in CMA Certification, refined over 5+ years
• A writer's ear for tone in a high-stakes email
• A bias toward asking the dumb question before the expensive mistake

Recognized for our ownership-driven work in finance, DataWave Corp continues to grow its presence across GA. We onboard you to the finance mission first and the Transfer Pricing tooling second, in that order.

Beyond the $75,000 - $115,000 headline, we hand you a mentor, room to grow into senior work, and the freedom to shape your own week.

The search for a senior Bookkeeper is in full swing, and we want to fill it soon.