Senior Accountant

UHY-US; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

UHY Advisors is seeking a Senior Accountant in an onsite role to manage full month-end and year-end closes, GL reconciliations, and revenue/expense recognition across multiple subsidiaries. The candidate will collaborate with internal teams and auditors, ensuring accuracy and adherence to U.S.

GAAP. The ideal candidate has strong reconciliation and close experience, is able to work independently, and will provide robust financial analysis and documentation for internal and external reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Master’s degree preferred for advancement.
• CPA license or active pursuit preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform full month-end and year-end close processes with journal entries and reconciliations.
• Maintain general ledger and balance sheet reconciliations, resolving discrepancies.
• Identify and resolve accounting discrepancies and unusual activity.
• Support close activities across multiple subsidiaries with consistent policies.
• Apply revenue and expense recognition principles accurately.
• Prepare schedules and analyses for internal reporting and audits.
• Collaborate with auditors and respond to audit requests.

Skills

GL reconciliation

Month-end close

Year-end close

Revenue recognition

Problem solving

Communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Master’s degree preferred

CPA preferred

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

A great UHY client is seeking a Senior Accountant. The ideal candidate will have strong balance sheet and general ledger reconciliation experience, proven revenue and expense recognition expertise, and strong month-end and year-end close experience with the ability to work independently and take ownership.

The Senior Accountant role is a onsite position. This is a direct hire position.

• Perform full month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Prepare and maintain general ledger and balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely resolution of discrepancies.
• Identify, research, and resolve accounting discrepancies and unusual account activity.
• Support accounting close activities across multiple subsidiaries and ensure consistency with established accounting policies.
• Apply revenue and expense recognition principles accurately across accounting activities.
• Prepare schedules, workpapers, and financial analysis for internal reporting and external audits.
• Partner with internal stakeholders and auditors to respond to audit requests and accounting inquiries.
• Support financial reporting and analysis while maintaining accurate accounting records.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, and efficiencies, including fixed asset processes.
• Prepare, document, and maintain standard operating procedures and accounting documentation.
• Participate in special projects, process improvements, and ad hoc financial analysis.
• Manage multiple priorities independently and meet close, reporting, and audit deadlines.
• Provide clear communication and proactively elevate issues or potential delays to leadership.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance preferred.
• CPA license or active pursuit of CPA certification preferred.
• Strong balance sheet and general ledger reconciliation experience, including identifying and resolving discrepancies.
• Strong revenue and expense recognition experience is required.
• Strong month-end and year-end close experience.
• Experience supporting general ledger accounting and financial reporting.
• Experience working in a multi-subsidiary or multi-entity organization preferred.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and accounting principles.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas, PivotTables, and data analysis.
• Experience with accounting ERP systems is required.
• Ability to work independently, take ownership, manage up, and operate effectively with limited supervision.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to work occasional extended hours during month-end, year-end, and audit periods.

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