Senior Accountant

SilkRoad; Rockmart (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Axillon in Rockmart, Georgia is seeking a Senior Accountant to ensure accurate financial reporting and strong internal controls. The role partners with other departments to strengthen processes and provide meaningful insights for decision making.

You will oversee month-end close, analyze variances, and mentor staff accountants while supporting audits and regulatory filings. This onsite position requires deep accounting expertise and effective communication with leadership.

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Required: 5+ years of progressive accounting experience including financial reporting, general ledger, reconciliations, and month-end close.
• Preferred: multi-entity environment, audits and regulatory compliance experience.
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Syteline, NetSuite or similar.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts for accurate reporting.
• Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Prepare accruals, adjusting entries, and reconciliations.
• Support internal controls, audits, and regulatory compliance.
• Provide insights from financial analysis to management.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

IFRS familiarity

Financial reporting

ERP systems

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Tools

SAP

Syteline

NetSuite

Job description

Join Axillon's growing aerospace team as a Senior Accountant, where you will play a key role in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial reporting and accounting operations. This position offers the opportunity to partner across the organization, strengthen financial processes, and provide meaningful insights that support sound business decisions and continued growth.

The Senior Accountant is responsible for managing complex accounting functions, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial records, maintaining compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements, and supporting the organization's financial planning and reporting activities. This role plays a key part in month-end and year-end close processes, financial analysis, internal controls, and process improvement initiatives. The Senior Accountant provides guidance and mentorship to accounting staff and collaborates cross-functionally to enhance financial operations and reporting efficiency.

This position is onsite in Axillon's Rockmart, Georgia location.

General Accounting & Financial Reporting

• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts to ensure accurate financial reporting
• Review journal entries prepared by staff accountants for accuracy and compliance
• Prepare accruals, adjusting entries, and account reconciliations
• Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes
• Coordinate with internal departments to obtain required financial information and supporting documentation
• Ensure financial records are complete, accurate, and maintained in accordance with company policies
• Prepare, review, and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
• Perform account analyses and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner
• Conduct variance analysis and provide meaningful financial insights to management

Compliance & Internal Controls

• Ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), and applicable regulatory requirements
• Support external audits and provide required documentation to auditors.
• Maintain and enhance internal controls to protect organizational assets and ensure financial integrity
• Assist in the preparation and filing of corporate tax returns, regulatory reports, and other statutory filings
• Ensure timely submission of all required financial and compliance documentation

Cash Management

• Maintain daily cash transaction records
• Perform bank reconciliations and investigate reconciling items
• Monitor cash balances and assist with cash flow reporting as needed

Financial Planning & Analysis

• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities
• Support management decision-making through financial analysis and reporting
• Develop reports and recommendations to improve financial performance and operational efficiency

Process Improvement & Systems Support

• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, and workflows
• Support the implementation and optimization of financial systems, accounting software, and automation tools
• Recommend best practices to improve efficiency, accuracy, and reporting capabilities
• Participate in special projects and process improvement initiatives as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Education

Required: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience

Required:5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including financial reporting, general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, and month-end close activities.

Preferred:

• Experience in a multi-entity or corporate accounting environment.
• Experience supporting audits and regulatory compliance activities.
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Syteline, NetSuite, or similar accounting software.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and internal controls.
• Thorough understanding of GAAP; familiarity with IFRS preferred.
• Ability to research, analyze, and interpret complex financial data.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prepare financial reports and present findings to management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated leadership, mentoring, and coaching abilities.
• Sound judgment and decision-making skills.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local tax regulations and reporting requirements.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and financial reporting tools.
• Experience with ERP and financial management systems.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive financial information with discretion.

Additional Information Regarding Job Duties and Job Descriptions

Job duties include additional responsibilities as assigned by one’s supervisor or other manager related to the position/department. This job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. Axillon reserves the right at any time with or without notice to alter or change job responsibilities, reassign or transfer job position or assign additional job responsibilities, subject to applicable law.Axillon shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable a qualified applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law.