Senior Accountant

Mariden Search; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Disability insurance

Job summary

Mariden Search is seeking a Senior Accountant to join a dynamic health and wellness company in Atlanta. This role emphasizes building scalable accounting infrastructure and operational excellence, with a strong focus on core accounting operations and working closely with the CFO on strategic initiatives. Candidates should demonstrate solid experience in a private equity-backed environment along with key accounting skills to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial setting.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Experience in multi-location, private equity-backed, or lower middle-market environments is highly desirable.
• Hands-on experience with AP/AR, reconciliations, and month-end close.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full-cycle accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR) processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and proper internal controls.
• Own the month-end close process, including journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and variance analysis.
• Maintain the general ledger and ensure all transactions are recorded in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Lead the transition from cash-based to accrual-based accounting, partnering with external firms and internal stakeholders.
• Prepare and present internal financial statements, dashboards, and reporting packages to executive leadership and investors.
• Manage bank, credit card, and intercompany account reconciliations.
• Support payroll oversight and employee expense reporting.
• Assist in the development and enforcement of internal controls and accounting policies.
• Partner with the CFO to support budgeting, forecasting, and strategic financial analysis.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

System optimization

Education

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

CPA or CPA-track preferred

Job description

This range is provided by Mariden Search. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$70,000.00/yr - $90,000.00/yr

Additional compensation types

Annual Bonus

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A high-growth, private equity-backed multi-location health and wellness company with over 30 locations and approximately $50M in annual revenue is seeking a hands-on Senior Accountant to join its Atlanta-based support team. This role is ideal for someone looking to make a meaningful impact in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment by building scalable accounting infrastructure and driving operational excellence.

As one of the first dedicated internal accounting hires, the Senior Accountant will work closely with the CFO to manage all core accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, financial reporting, and M&A support.

Key Responsibilities:

Accounting Operations:

• Oversee full-cycle accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR) processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and proper internal controls.
• Own the month-end close process, including journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and variance analysis.
• Maintain the general ledger and ensure all transactions are recorded in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Lead the transition fromcash-based to accrual-based accounting, partnering with external firms and internal stakeholders.
• Prepare and present internal financial statements, dashboards, and reporting packages to executive leadership and investors.
• Manage bank, credit card, and intercompany account reconciliations.
• Support payroll oversight and employee expense reporting.

Audit & Compliance:

• Serve as the main point of contact for external auditors and third-party consultants.
• Assist in the development and enforcement of internal controls and accounting policies.
• Prepare technical accounting memos as needed for complex transactions.
• Partner with the CFO to support budgeting, forecasting, and strategic financial analysis.
• Contribute to financial due diligence, modeling, and integration planning for acquisitions and joint ventures.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or CPA-track preferred.
• 3+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Experience in multi-location, private equity-backed, or lower middle-market environments is highly desirable.
• Hands-on experience with AP/AR, reconciliations, and month-end close.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and internal controls.

Skills & Attributes:

• High attention to detail with the ability to manage both the strategic and tactical aspects of accounting.
• Strong systems orientation; experience implementing or optimizing accounting systems and processes.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Comfortable working in a dynamic, growth-oriented culture with shifting priorities.

Why This Role?

• Build the Foundation: Be instrumental in creating scalable accounting processes for a fast-growing platform.
• Private Equity-Backed: Work directly with seasoned executives and investors driving growth through acquisition and operational expansion.
• Career Growth: With rapid expansion and acquisition activity, this role offers exceptional upward mobility and learning opportunities

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing

• Industries

  Accounting

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Disability insurance

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