Senior Accountant

Quest Financial; Doraville (GA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Quest Financial in the Atlanta area is seeking an experienced Staff/Senior Staff Accountant to join its accounting team. This role handles day-to-day accounting operations, month-end close, general ledger activity, and financial reporting and analysis.

The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of progressive accounting experience, strong GAAP knowledge, and the ability to work independently while collaborating with accounting leadership and cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting/finance experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial accounting principles.
• Experience with monthly close, journal entries, and reconciliations.
• Proficiency in Excel and ERP systems (MS Dynamics/Business Central preferred).

Responsibilities

• Manage and analyze general ledger activity and ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Perform month-end close including journal entries and reconciliations.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and resolve discrepancies.
• Analyze financial trends and variances in P&L and balance sheets.
• Prepare internal financial statements and ad hoc analyses for leadership.
• Review financial entries for accuracy and investigate discrepancies.
• Maintain strong internal controls and ensure data integrity.
• Support accounting compliance and reporting requirements.
• Collaborate with leadership to improve processes and reporting.
• Provide backup support across Accounts Payable and Receivable.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Analytical thinking

Time management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Business Central

Excel

Job description

A growing organization in the Atlanta area is seeking an experienced Staff/Senior Staff Accountant to join its accounting team. This position will play an important role in the day-to-day accounting operations, month-end close, general ledger activity, account reconciliations, financial reporting, and analysis.

Direct-Hire

Pay: $95 - $110 + Discretionary Bonus

The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of progressive accounting experience, a strong understanding of GAAP, and the ability to work independently while partnering closely with accounting leadership and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage and analyze general ledger activity and ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Perform month-end close activities, including preparing and reviewing journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts, research discrepancies, and resolve issues in a timely manner.
• Analyze financial trends, P&L statements, balance sheets, and variances.
• Prepare internal financial statements, reports, and ad hoc analysis for leadership.
• Review financial entries for accuracy and investigate and correct discrepancies.
• Assist with maintaining strong internal controls and ensuring the integrity of accounting information.
• Support accounting compliance and reporting requirements.
• Partner with accounting leadership to improve financial processes, procedures, and reporting.
• Provide backup support across accounting functions, including Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and accuracy.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and assist with special projects as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting or finance experience required.
• Business Central software highly preferred. Microsoft Dynamics 365 preferred
• Strong general ledger and month-end close experience.
• Solid understanding of GAAP and financial accounting principles.
• Experience with financial statement preparation, reconciliations, journal entries, and variance analysis.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• ERP system experience preferred.
• Manufacturing or similar industry experience is a plus.