Senior Accountant

Atrium; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium’s North Metro Atlanta manufacturing client is seeking a Senior Accountant to join the Corporate Accounting team. The role focuses on month‑end close, general ledger accuracy, and supporting internal and external reporting.

You will leverage ERP systems (JDE or SAP), BlackLine, and AI-enabled tools to streamline processes, perform reconciliations, and drive scalable improvements. A CPA or candidate is preferred, with 2–5+ years in accounting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• 2–5+ years of relevant accounting experience in public accounting and/or industry.
• CPA or CPA candidate strongly preferred.
• Experience with ERP systems; JDE or SAP experience is a plus.
• Experience with BlackLine is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and record journal entries and accruals in accordance with US GAAP and company policies.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
• Perform account reconciliations and investigate variances and outstanding items.
• Analyze financial results and identify key drivers behind variances.
• Help ensure the accuracy and completeness of the general ledger.
• Assist with internal and external financial reporting.
• Compile and analyze financial data to support business decisions.
• Respond to ad hoc accounting and reporting requests from management.
• Identify opportunities to streamline and improve accounting processes.
• Leverage AI and automation tools to increase efficiency.
• Support system enhancements, integrations, and ERP-related initiatives.

Skills

Excel

US GAAP

General ledger

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Process improvement

AI tools interest

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

JDE

SAP

BlackLine

Microsoft Copilot

Job description

One of Atrium’s Manufacturing Clients

One of Atrium’s manufacturing clients is seeking a Senior Accountant to join its Corporate Accounting team in the North Metro Atlanta area. This is a great opportunity for an accounting professional looking to take on meaningful responsibilities within a growing, global organization while helping improve processes and build a scalable accounting function.

About the Role

Reporting to the Manager of Corporate Accounting, the Senior Accountant will play an important role in the month-end close and general ledger accounting processes. This is a hands‑on position focused on maintaining accurate financial records, supporting reporting requirements, and identifying opportunities to improve accounting processes.

What You’ll Do

• Prepare and record journal entries and accruals in accordance with US GAAP and company policies
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes
• Perform account reconciliations and investigate variances and outstanding items
• Analyze financial results and identify key drivers behind variances
• Help ensure the accuracy and completeness of the general ledger
• Assist with internal and external financial reporting
• Compile and analyze financial data to support business decisions
• Respond to ad hoc accounting and reporting requests from management
• Identify opportunities to streamline and improve accounting processes
• Leverage AI and automation tools to increase efficiency
• Support system enhancements, integrations, and ERP-related initiatives

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• 2–5+ years of relevant accounting experience in public accounting and/or industry
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting and US GAAP
• CPA or CPA candidate strongly preferred
• Experience with ERP systems; JDE or SAP experience is a plus
• Experience with BlackLine is preferred
• Strong Excel skills, including pivot tables and lookups
• Exposure to or interest in AI tools such as Microsoft Copilot is a plus

The Ideal Candidate

• Motivated and eager to learn and grow
• Takes ownership and has strong attention to detail
• Enjoys improving processes rather than simply maintaining the status quo
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment
• Able to collaborate effectively with accounting and cross-functional teams

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This role provides the opportunity to join a growing manufacturing organization and contribute to a corporate accounting function that is focused on process improvement, automation, and scalability. You’ll have visibility across the organization while working with a team that values ownership, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Commitment to Diversity

As a woman-owned firm, we value diversity. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity), age, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, veteran status, disability (physical or mental), genetic information, citizenship or any other characteristic protected by law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Candidates who apply for roles through the Atrium website will be added to our candidate pool and may be considered for additional roles of a similar title. Please contact us to request an accommodation.

EOE/M/F/D/V/SO