Senior Accountant

Private Company; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Career Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

A leading private organization in Atlanta is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to manage financial reporting and daily banking activities. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting, particularly in real estate or construction, with excellent skills in Microsoft Excel. This position offers competitive compensation and opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or higher degree in accounting, finance, or a related field desired.
• Previous experience handling accounting in a real estate environment desired.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Record journal entries and maintain the general ledger.
• Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliation for multiple properties.
• Assist with year-end closeout and file monthly Sales & Use tax report.

Skills

General ledger experience

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Yardi

Job description

Benefits:

401(k) matching

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Benefits/Perks

Competitive Compensation

Great Work Environment

Career Advancement Opportunities

Job Summary

We are seeking an EXPERIENCED Senior Accountant to join our team! As a Senior Accountant, your responsibilities will include analyzing financial information and preparing financial reports to determine or maintain a record of assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liability, or other financial activities within the organization. You will also review and report daily banking activity, process monthly bank reconciliations, record journal entries related to property debt payments, and debt reconciliations. The ideal candidate has general ledger and reconciliation experience, a thorough understanding of financial reports, balance sheets, and income statements, with exceptional time management skills, and strong attention to detail. Experience in Real Estate, Construction, and/or Property Accounting is preferred

Responsibilities

Heavy experience working in the general ledger - recording journal entries, general ledger maintenance, including ensuring proper classification and recording of financial transactions

Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliation for multiple properties

Report daily cash for over 50 bank accounts

Process monthly bank reconciliations for multiple entities

Record and monitor monthly fluctuations for multiple investment and wealth accounts

Record property debt payments for multiple properties, each with different loan types and due dates

File monthly Sales & Use tax reporting with the state, paying/recording applicable tax payments

Assist with year-end closeout

Qualifications

Bachelor’s or higher degree in accounting, finance, or a related field desired

Previous experience handling accounting in a real estate environment desired

Strong attention to detail

Persistent (good follow through) and a positive "Can do" attitude with dedication to the company’s goals and growth

Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

Proactive and self-motivated, problem solving

Construction Accounting experience is a plus

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Microsoft Excel (V-lookups, basic formulas, PIVOT tables)

Yardi experience preferred, not required