Senior Accountant — GAAP, ERP & Automation Lead

Atrium; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium’s manufacturing client is seeking a Senior Accountant to play a key role in month-end close and general ledger maintenance. You will record journal entries, perform reconciliations, and support financial reporting with a focus on process improvement and automation.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Accounting, 2–5+ years of accounting experience, and strong US GAAP knowledge; CPA or CPA candidacy is preferred, with ERP experience (JDE/SAP) and advanced Excel skills valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• 2–5+ years of accounting experience in public accounting or industry.
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting and US GAAP.
• CPA or CPA candidate strongly preferred.
• ERP experience; JDE or SAP is a plus.
• Experience with BlackLine is preferred.
• Strong Excel skills including pivot tables and lookups.
• Exposure to AI tools such as Microsoft Copilot is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and record journal entries and accruals per US GAAP and company policies.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
• Perform account reconciliations and investigate variances.
• Analyze financial results and identify drivers behind variances.
• Help ensure the accuracy and completeness of the general ledger.
• Assist with internal and external financial reporting.
• Compile and analyze financial data to support business decisions.
• Respond to ad hoc accounting and reporting requests from management.
• Identify opportunities to streamline and improve accounting processes.
• Leverage AI and automation tools to increase efficiency.
• Support system enhancements, integrations, and ERP-related initiatives.

Skills

Accounting experience

US GAAP

Excel

AI tools (Copilot)

General ledgers

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

CPA or CPA candidate

Tools

JDE

SAP

BlackLine

Job description

Atrium’s manufacturing client is seeking a Senior Accountant to play a key role in month-end close and general ledger maintenance. You will record journal entries, perform reconciliations, and support financial reporting with a focus on process improvement and automation.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Accounting, 2–5+ years of accounting experience, and strong US GAAP knowledge; CPA or CPA candidacy is preferred, with ERP experience (JDE/SAP) and advanced Excel skills valued.