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Alliance Technical Group is seeking a Senior Accountant to lead month-end close, ensure GAAP compliance, and support financial reporting in Decatur, AL. You will manage journal entries, reconciliations, and related schedules, ensuring accuracy and timeliness across the finance team.
The ideal candidate has a strong public accounting background, CPA is preferred, and experience with NetSuite or similar ERP. This on-site role requires independent work and a focus on process improvements.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join our finance team. Reporting to the Divisional Controller, this role will take ownership of key accounting activities, maintain accurate financial records,
and support timely financial reporting. The ideal candidate brings a strong public accounting background, sound technical judgment, and the ability to work independently while improving processes and partnering effectively
across the finance team.
Key Responsibilities
Own assigned month-end and year-end close activities, including journal entries, accruals, and supporting
schedules in accordance with company policies and U.S. GAAP.
Reconcile revenue and related unbilled and deferred revenue balances at month-end to the general ledger and
supporting schedules; investigate discrepancies and prepare required adjusting entries.
Ensure revenue recognition complies with ASC 606 and company accounting policies, including review of customer contracts, performance obligations, and recognition timing; document conclusions and escalh??.
Prepare audit-ready workpapers and supporting documentation; coordinate auditor requests and resolve follow-up questions in partnership with the Divisional Controller.
Prepare management reports and analyze account activity and period-over-period variances, clearly communicating findings and recommended actions.
Identify and implement improvements to accounting processes, documentation, and internal controls.
Partner with the Divisional Controller and finance team on special initiatives and accounting issues, ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of financial records.
Qualifications
Minimum of three years of progressive accounting and/or external audit experience required.
Prior employment in an audit role with a Big Four public accounting firm preferred.
CPA designation preferred.
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP, including ASC 606 revenue recognition, general ledger accounting, and financial reporting.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with Oracle NetSuite is a plus.
Ability to independently manage competing priorities, meet close deadlines, and resolve accounting issues with
sound professional judgment.
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
Employee Benefits:
This position will be based in either our future Nashville, TN office or our Decatur, AL office. This is an on-site position and requires regular in-office attendance.Remote work is not available for this role.
Alliance Technical Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.
Bachelors or better in Accounting or related field.
Bachelors or better in Accounting Systems or related field.
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