Senior Accountant

Hire Element - Accounting & Financial Search; Suwanee (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Accountant to join their dynamic finance team. This role involves preparing financial statements, managing fixed assets, and supporting year-end audits. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and proficiency in Microsoft Excel, with a passion for detail and accuracy. Join a collaborative environment where your contributions will directly impact financial reporting and decision-making. If you're motivated and ready to take your accounting career to the next level, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting and CPA or candidate required.
• 1+ years of accounting or finance experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare daily financial statements and reconciliations.
• Manage fixed assets and assist with audits and tax work papers.

Skills

Leadership and training

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Initiative

Microsoft Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

CPA or CPA candidate

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Senior Accountant

Primary Responsibilities:

• Prepare daily financial statement and reconciliation
• Prepare various journal entries including adjustments, interim month accruals, amortization, and depreciation expenses
• Calculate variable attorney payments based on various compensation agreements
• Initiate online wires, ACH payments, and bank funding transfers in multiple currencies
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts; research and resolve discrepancies in following month
• Manage and reconcile fixed assets, including new asset setup, capital project life cycle, and assist with property tax returns
• Distribute key spending manager’s monthly and year to date expense reports for budget variances
• Assist in reporting for year-end close and audit/tax work papers
• Backup to other accounting department team members and Accounting Manager
• Ad hoc reporting and analysis projects as assigned
• Other projects and duties as assigned

Skills:

• Ability to lead and train supporting staff
• Highly motivated with strong analytical, computer and oral/written communication skills
• Detail-oriented; organized; and the ability to maintain confidential information
• Ability to take initiative, working independently as well as a part of a team
• Flexibility to work overtime as needed to meet deadlines and requirements
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel formulas, pivot tables and look-ups

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting
• CPA or CPA candidate
• 1+ years of accounting and or finance experience

Seniority level:

Associate

Employment type:

Full-time

Job function:

Finance and Accounting/Auditing

Industries:

Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distribution

Base pay range: $80,000.00/yr - $90,000.00/yr