Project Accounting Manager

UHY-US; Sandy Springs (GA); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading enterprise in Atlanta seeks a Senior Analyst – Process Improvement & Integration for a hybrid role. This position involves identifying process improvement opportunities and leading financial projects across various teams. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree, 4+ years of accounting experience, and a strong background in project management. Responsibilities include managing documentation, presenting to leadership, and collaborating cross-functionally. The role requires residency in Georgia and authorization to work in the U.S.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of accounting experience.
• Strong background in process improvement and project management.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles.

Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities for process improvement within financial impacting projects.
• Lead and manage financial impacting projects from inception to completion.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure successful project implementation.

Skills

Process improvement

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field

Job description

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Senior Analyst – Process Improvement & Integration (Contract-to-Hire)

Overview

We are partnering with a leading, multi-entity enterprise and one of the best employers in Atlanta. The Senior Accountant will support process improvement, system integration, and transformation initiatives within its finance function. The senior Project Manager/Accountant role is a hands‑on role designed for someone who can bridge accounting fundamentals with project execution. The work is fast‑moving, stakeholder‑facing, and requires comfort operating with autonomy.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Identify opportunities for process improvement within financial impacting projects, particularly for M&A businesses, including Cox Fleet, Fleet Net, and Fleet Services.
• Lead and manage financial impacting projects from inception to completion, ensuring documentation of current state processes and providing recommendations for improvement.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with various teams, including accounting, trust and safety, customer operations, engineering, and UX, to ensure successful project implementation and integration.
• Develop and maintain project plans, track milestones, and manage stakeholders to ensure project objectives are met within established timelines.
• Present project updates, findings, and recommendations to various levels of leadership, demonstrating strong executive presence.
• Research and acquire knowledge on topics outside of core expertise to address project challenges and support problem‑solving efforts.
• Automate and streamline processes, leveraging technology and system development integrations where applicable.
• Act as a point of contact for project‑related inquiries and facilitate communication among team members and stakeholders.

Accounting Scope

• General Ledger and Journal Entries
• Account Reconciliations
• Fixed Assets
• Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
• Inventory or cost accounting (as applicable)

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field
• 4+ years of accounting experience
• Strong background in process improvement and project management.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles.
• Proven experience leading projects, including the ability to define role, influence teams, and articulate project outcomes.
• Familiarity with project management terminology and concepts (e.g., process flow).
• Demonstrated executive presence and comfort presenting to leadership (e.g., senior managers, managers).
• Experience with cross‑functional collaboration.
• Ability to solve problems outside of direct expertise, including conducting research and seeking input from subject matter experts.
• Excellent organizational skills for tracking project progress, managing milestones, and engaging stakeholders.
• Hybrid role based in Atlanta
• Minimal in‑office requirement (Ideal is 2 days a week), but openness to being on‑site regularly is important.

US Resident, Authorization to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship.

Only candidates residing in the state of the posting will be considered at this time.

UHY is an Equal Opportunity Employer.