Senior Accountant

Innovative Outsourcing; Smyrna (GA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Health, dental and vision insurance

Paid time off

Basic life insurance

Long term disability

Flexible Spending Account

Telehealth Options

Job summary

Innovative Outsourcing in Smyrna, GA is seeking a Senior Accountant to join our client’s team on-site, Monday–Friday 7am–4pm. This role offers the chance to supervise a small accounting staff and grow into an Accounting Manager position, reporting to the Controller.

You will handle the full accounting cycle, collaborate across departments, ensure GAAP compliance, and contribute to process improvements. Notary test and drug screen are part of onboarding; a professional, proactive attitude is

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 4-5 years progressive accounting experience with 1-2 years in a supervisory or lead role; construction or job cost experience a plus.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting.
• Proficiency in accounting software and advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills with all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and train accounting staff, including delegating tasks and providing performance feedback.
• Oversee daily accounting operations: accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, payroll.
• Ensure timely month-end and year-end close processes.
• Prepare and review journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statements.
• Analyze financial data to identify trends and improvements.
• Assist in budgets, forecasts, and financial reports for management.
• Ensure GAAP compliance and regulatory standards.
• Support audits with documentation and explanations.
• Develop and implement accounting policies to enhance efficiency and internal controls.
• Collaborate with departments to ensure accurate financial reporting.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Advanced Excel

Leadership

Communication

Analytical

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Team management

Education

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

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Our client, a woman-owned commercial HVAC contracting company, is looking for a Senior Accountant to join their growing team. This position will be worked fully onsite at their office in Smyrna and the desired work schedule is Monday through Friday, 7am - 4pm.

If you are an accounting professional who has some supervision or "lead" experience and you are now ready to grow into an Accounting Manager role, this could be the right opportunity for you. Our client is looking for candidates who enjoy handling accounting tasks while also managing and developing a small team. This position will report to the Controller of the company and she is looking for someone who learns quickly, communicates early and often, doesn’t need a lot of direction, and is a go-getter. If you love improving processes and organizing, there will be opportunities for that as well. In this role, you will touch all aspects of the accounting cycle so a flexible and team-oriented attitude is important. You will have the opportunity to communicate with customers, vendors, and coworkers at all levels of the organization, so someone with a professional, yet warm and friendly personality will be a great fit.

The candidate selected will also need to take the test to become a notary. This will be paid for by the company. And a Drug Screen is part of the onboarding process.

Come join this wonderful team where we’ve placed several individuals in other positions in the past. We always get rave reviews about the management style and the family-feel of this company.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervise and train accounting staff, including delegating tasks, reviewing work, and providing performance feedback
• Oversee and manage daily accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and payroll
• Ensure accurate and timely completion of month-end and year-end close processes
• Prepare and review journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statements
• Analyze financial data to identify trends, discrepancies, and areas for improvement
• Assist in the preparation of budgets, forecasts, and financial reports for management
• Ensure compliance with GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and other relevant accounting standards and regulations
• Support internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation and explanations
• Develop and implement accounting policies and procedures to enhance efficiency and internal controls
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure accurate financial reporting and effective cross-functional processes

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 4-5 years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 1-2 years in a supervisory or lead role. Construction or job cost experience are a big plus.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting.
• Proficiency in accounting software and advanced Excel skills
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact with all levels of the organization

COMPENSATION

$95,000 - $105,000 base salary commensurate with experience, plus an annual discretionary bonus

BENEFITS

The following benefits are available to employees and eligible dependents after 1 month of service:

• 401k
• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Basic life insurance
• Long term disability
• Flexible Spending Account
• Telehealth Options