Senior Accountant

Vaco Recruiter Services; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonuses

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Atlanta is seeking a Senior Accountant to join their team. The ideal candidate will manage financial reporting, month end close, and ensure GAAP compliance. With a competitive compensation package and opportunities for growth, this role is perfect for someone eager to develop their career in a stable environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of progressive career experience required.
• Strong communication skills and professional presence needed.
• CPA or CPA track preferred.
• History of job stability is required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for financial reporting and month end close.
• Ensure GAAP compliance and perform journal entries.
• Conduct P&L and Balance Sheet reviews.
• Reconcile bank accounts and manage internal controls.
• Analyze COGS and variance.
• Maintain internal controls.

Skills

General ledger accounting

Month end close

P&L review

Balance sheet review

Journal entries

Variance analysis

Bank reconciliations

Communication skills

Professional presence

Eager to learn

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting

Job description

SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

We have been engaged by a large, Atlanta-based company in a search for a Senior Accountant. The company has a track record of internal promotions, stability and a very strong leadership team. They offer hybrid flexibility and a competitive compensation/benefit package.

The Senior Accountant will report to an Accounting Manager and be responsible for financial reporting, month end close, GAAP compliance, journal entries, bank and account reconciliations, P&L review, Balance Sheet review, bank reconciliations, internal controls, COGS analysis, and variance analysis.

The right candidate for this Senior Accountant role will have:

• Bachelor's in Accounting
• 3+ years of progressive career experience
• Experience in: general ledger accounting, month end close, P&L review, balance sheet review , journal entries, variance analysis (explaining differences), and bank reconciliations.
• Strong communication skills and professional presence
• CPA/CPA track
• This role is best suited for someone who is eager to learn, to be part of a great team, and interested in long-term career development.
• History of job stability required for consideration.

Seeking Atlanta-based talent exclusively for this opportunity.

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan.