Senior Accountant

Gerresheimer; Peachtree City (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Gerresheimer is seeking a highly motivated Senior Accountant to join our Finance & Accounting team in Peachtree City, GA. This hands-on role involves day-to-day accounting operations, financial reporting, and internal controls within a manufacturing environment.

You will contribute to month-end close, cash forecasting, and process improvements while ensuring accuracy and integrity of financial data. Collaboration with cross-functional teams is essential for operational decision-making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years progressive accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and accounting best practices.
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, data analysis).
• Experience preparing journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting month-end close.
• Experience with SAP or other large ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals, reclassifications, and other period-end adjustments.
• Perform account analyses and prepare supporting schedules for monthly financial reporting.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes to ensure timely and accurate financial results.
• Support internal and external audits by providing required documentation and analysis.
• Maintain compliance with U.S. GAAP and company accounting policies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve processes and controls.

Skills

Month-end close

Financial analysis

Journal entries

Advanced Excel

Internal controls

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

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

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join our Finance & Accounting team. This is a hands‑on role requiring active involvement in day‑to‑day accounting operations while contributing to financial reporting, analysis, process improvements, and internal controls. The ideal candidate will bring a strong foundation in accounting principles, experience supporting month‑end close activities, and the ability to work cross‑functionally in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment. This individual will play a key role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial data while supporting cash flow planning and operational decision‑making.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Close & Reporting

• Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals, reclassifications, and other period‑end adjustments.
• Perform account analyses and prepare supporting schedules for monthly financial reporting.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes to ensure timely and accurate financial results.
• Support internal and external audits by providing required documentation and analysis.
• Maintain compliance with U.S. GAAP and company accounting policies.

Accounts Payable Support & Oversight

• Review invoice processing and vendor payment activities to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
• Analyze accounts payable aging and resolve discrepancies with internal stakeholders and vendors.
• Support complex AP transactions and identify opportunities to strengthen controls and improve processes.
• Assist in maintaining strong vendor relationships and payment compliance.

Corporate Credit Card Accounting

• Prepare monthly credit card allocations and related journal entries.
• Review expense coding and ensure adherence to company policies.
• Investigate and resolve transaction discrepancies and exceptions.
• Support expense reporting process improvements and compliance initiatives.

Account Reconciliations

• Prepare and maintain monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Research, investigate, and resolve reconciling items promptly.
• Ensure reconciliation documentation is complete, accurate, and audit‑ready.
• Monitor account activity and identify unusual trends or variances.

Cash Forecasting, Planning & Analysis

• Prepare and maintain the company's Rolling Cash Forecast (RCF).
• Analyze forecasted versus actual cash flow results and identify key drivers.
• Develop management reporting and commentary on variances, risks, and opportunities.
• Support working capital management, liquidity analysis, and cash optimization initiatives.
• Collaborate with operational teams to improve forecasting accuracy.

Continuous Improvement

• Recommend and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and internal controls.
• Participate in finance transformation initiatives and system optimization projects.
• Support special projects and ad hoc financial analysis as needed.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and accounting best practices.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, lookups, and financial analysis.
• Experience preparing journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting month‑end close.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Experience with SAP or other large ERP systems.
• Experience supporting cash flow forecasting and financial planning activities.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.