Senior Accountant

Gleeds Corporate Services Ltd; Dunwoody (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Gleeds Corporate Services Ltd is seeking a Senior Accountant in Dunwoody, Georgia. This individual will support day-to-day accounting operations, drive process improvements, and ensure accurate financial reporting.

The role involves participating in month-end closes, assisting project accounting activities, and contributing to Workday ERP implementation. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of experience and a strong grasp of GAAP principles.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting principles.
• Excellent communication skills and collaborative ability.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes.
• Prepare and review journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Assist with revenue recognition processes and project financial reviews.
• Support Workday ERP implementation activities.

Skills

ERP implementation or system transformation projects

Multi-entity accounting environments

Project-based accounting experience

Month-end close activities

Revenue recognition

Process improvement

Education

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

Tools

Workday ERP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

About this opportunity

Location: Dunwoody, Georgia

The Senior Accountant will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day accounting operations of the business while helping drive process improvements and financial reporting accuracy. This individual will work closely with finance leadership and operational stakeholders to ensure timely month-end close, support project accounting activities, and contribute to the successful implementation of Workday ERP.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands‑on accounting professional who enjoys working in a growing, project-based environment and is excited by process improvement and systems transformation initiatives.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Financial Reporting & Month-End Close
  • Support and actively participate in monthly, quarterly, and year‑end close processes.
  • Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
  • Assist with revenue and project accrual reviews to ensure accurate financial reporting.
  • Support the preparation of monthly reporting packages and financial analysis.
  • Maintain balance sheet reconciliations and resolve reconciling items in a timely manner.
• Cash & General Accounting
  • Perform bank reconciliations and cash application activities.
  • Support intercompany accounting and reconciliation processes across multiple entities.
  • Ensure compliance with company accounting policies and internal controls.
  • Assist in maintaining accurate and complete financial records.
• Project Accounting & Revenue Recognition
  • Support project accounting activities across the business.
  • Assist with revenue recognition processes and project financial reviews.
  • Partner with operational teams to ensure project financial data is accurate and complete.
  • Monitor project‑related accruals and support forecasting activities.
• ERP Implementation & Process Improvement
  • Support Workday ERP implementation activities, including:
    • User acceptance testing (UAT)
    • Process documentation
    • Data validation and reconciliation
    • Training and change management support
  • Identify opportunities to improve, streamline, and standardize accounting processes.
  • Assist in developing scalable procedures and controls to support continued business growth.
• Audit & Compliance
  • Assist with internal and external audit requests.
  • Prepare supporting schedules and reconciliations for audit reviews.
  • Support compliance with accounting standards and company policies.

Who we’re looking for

Experience, Knowledge and Key Skills

• ERP implementation or system transformation projects.
• Multi‑entity accounting environments.
• Project‑based accounting within professional services, construction consulting, engineering, or related industries.
• Strong ownership of month‑end close activities.
• Revenue recognition and project accounting experience.
• Process improvement and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Experience with Workday or similar cloud‑based ERP platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting principles.
• Experience supporting month‑end close processes and account reconciliations.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively across departments.