Flexible Hours Senior Accounting Manager — Close, GAAP & SOX

MDS Staffing; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

MDS Staffing is seeking an experienced accounting leader to supervise monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, provide internal financial reporting, and ensure the integrity of the general ledger.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years of accounting experience, strong GAAP knowledge, and proven ability to lead teams in a high-volume environment. SAP experience and CPA/MBA are preferred, with excellent communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting/Finance, or related area of study.
• 7+ years of accounting experience, including supervisory experience in a high-volume environment.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and internal controls/SOX compliance.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Excel; familiarity with Access.
• Ability to lead teams through change and manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Supervise associates, including staffing, training, coaching, and performance management.
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting close processes.
• Perform complex accounting reconciliation and analysis.
• Direct activities of general ledger, vendor billing, cash reconciliation, fixed assets, and capital expenditure accounting.
• Provide strategic process-improvement recommendations and lead teams through change.

Skills

GAAP expertise

SOX compliance

Financial analysis

Team leadership

Excel advanced

Communication

Internal controls

High-volume accounting

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Accounting/Finance

CPA and/or MBA

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Access

Job description

MDS Staffing is seeking an experienced accounting leader to supervise monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, provide internal financial reporting, and ensure the integrity of the general ledger.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years of accounting experience, strong GAAP knowledge, and proven ability to lead teams in a high-volume environment. SAP experience and CPA/MBA are preferred, with excellent communication and organizational skills.