Senior Accountant | Financial Reporting

Global Accounting Network; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Pension plan

Disability insurance

Tuition assistance

401(k)

Job summary

A leading financial services group in Atlanta is seeking a Senior Accountant to maintain the integrity of financials and ensure compliance with US GAAP. Responsibilities include preparing complex journal entries, supporting financial audits, and partnering with operations for accuracy. Ideal candidates possess a Bachelor’s degree, CPA, and 3–5+ years of relevant experience. This role offers strong exposure to C-suite leadership and opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of relevant accounting experience, ideally with a mix of public accounting and industry.
• Strong understanding of US GAAP and technical accounting guidance.
• Proven ability to research and draft accounting memos.

Responsibilities

• Own critical aspects of the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes.
• Research and apply accounting standards to new or unusual transactions.
• Partner with FP&A, operations, and external auditors for accuracy and transparency.

Skills

Technical accounting expertise

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA certification

Tools

NetSuite

Sage Intacct

Job description

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Global Accounting Network provided pay range

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Base pay range

$110,000.00/yr - $120,000.00/yr

Additional compensation types

Annual Bonus

A private equity-backed company headquartered in Alpharetta, GA is seeking a Senior Accountant to join its high-performing finance team. This role is a key contributor to the monthly close process, financial reporting, and technical accounting analysis for a rapidly growing, multi-entity organization.

About the Role:

As a Senior Accountant, you will play a pivotal role in maintaining the integrity of the company’s financials while applying your technical accounting expertise to ensure compliance with US GAAP. You’ll be responsible for preparing complex journal entries, performing reconciliations, supporting financial audits, and driving consistency in accounting treatment across business units. This is an onsite role offering strong exposure to C-suite leadership and opportunities for upward mobility in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own critical aspects of the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes
• Prepare and review complex journal entries and account reconciliations
• Research and apply accounting standards to new or unusual transactions
• Partner with FP&A, operations, and external auditors to ensure accuracy and transparency
• Assist with implementation of new accounting policies and internal controls
• Support due diligence and integration efforts related to M&A activity
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP and maintain documentation to support accounting conclusions

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA required
• 3–5+ years of relevant accounting experience, ideally with a mix of public accounting and industry
• Strong understanding of US GAAP and technical accounting guidance (e.g., revenue recognition, lease accounting, business combinations)
• Proven ability to research and draft accounting memos
• High attention to detail, strong analytical skills, and a proactive mindset
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Preferred Background:

• Experience at a public accounting firm (Big 4 or national/regional)
• Exposure to private equity environments and multi-entity consolidations
• Experience working with accounting systems like NetSuite, Sage Intacct, or similar

This is a unique opportunity for a technically minded CPA to step into a visible role with strong leadership exposure and potential for rapid advancement. The team is collaborative, entrepreneurial, and energized by growth.

If you're ready to apply your technical expertise in a fast-moving, PE-backed environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing, Finance, and Analyst

• Industries

  Accounting, Financial Services, and Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals

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Medical insurance

Pension plan

Disability insurance

Student loan assistance

Child care support

Vision insurance

Paid maternity leave

Tuition assistance

Paid paternity leave

401(k)

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