Senior Accountant

firstPRO 360; Buford (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing agency is assisting a client in Buford, GA, seeking a Senior Accountant. The ideal candidate will manage general ledger activities for multiple locations and lead the month-end and year-end close processes. Candidates should have at least 5 years of professional accounting experience and a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics. Strong knowledge of GAAP is essential, along with proficiency in ERP/accounting systems like NetSuite or SAP. This role requires excellent analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting standards.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage general ledger activities for multiple locations.
• Lead month end and year end close process.
• Prepare and review financial reports.

Skills

General ledger management

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Analytical skills

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics

Tools

NetSuite

Oracle

SAP

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

firstPRO 360 is assisting our client in the Buford, GA area seeking a Sr. Accountant. The ideal candidate will have strong general ledger experience and support the month end close.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the general ledger activities for multiple locations.
• Lead month end and year end close process, including journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and financial statements preparation.
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports
• Reconcile bank accounts, balance sheet accounts and intercompany transactions across locations
• Support budgeting and forecasting for locations.
• Assist with the annual audit process including the draft of the financial statements and related notes
• Research and analyze expense variances for company management

Qualifications

• 5+ years' of professional accounting experience
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics or equivalent experience
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting standards.
• Experience with ERP/accounting systems (e.g., NetSuite, Oracle, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar).
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, financial modeling).
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally with operational leaders.