Senior Accountant — GAAP, SOX & Strategic Analytics

Saia Inc.; Johns Creek (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and great ben

Job summary

Saia Inc. in Johns Creek, GA is seeking an experienced accounting professional to manage general ledger processes, research issues, prepare financial reports, and support month-end close activities.

The role emphasizes GAAP compliance, maintaining robust internal controls (SOX), providing detailed financial analysis, mentoring junior staff, and partnering with business teams to drive informed, strategic decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, business, or a related field.
• Public Accounting experience preferred
• 5+ years of accounting experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, accounting systems, and automated close tools
• Advanced experience in Excel
• Strong understanding of GAAP

Responsibilities

• Oversees the completion of general accounting functions, including research, report preparation, and analysis.
• Completes various month-end close tasks, including calculating and preparing journal entries and balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Reviews, investigates, and corrects discrepancies in financial entries and reports.
• Develops, implements, and maintains robust internal controls to safeguard the organization’s assets and ensure the integrity of financial information.
• Provides detailed financial analysis and reports to support decision-making and strategic planning.
• Mentors and develops junior accounting staff, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment.
• Guarantees compliance with all applicable financial regulations and standards, including Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) compliance.
• Partners with business partners to provide financial insights and support strategic initiatives.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Advanced Excel

Financial analysis

Mentoring staff

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance, business, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Accounting software

Automated close tool software

Job description

Saia Inc. in Johns Creek, GA is seeking an experienced accounting professional to manage general ledger processes, research issues, prepare financial reports, and support month-end close activities.

The role emphasizes GAAP compliance, maintaining robust internal controls (SOX), providing detailed financial analysis, mentoring junior staff, and partnering with business teams to drive informed, strategic decisions.