Senior Accountant - Hybrid, Impactful State Finance

Georgia Power Company; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Hybrid work options

On-site fitness facilities

Job summary

The Georgia Department of Defense in Marietta is seeking a skilled Senior Accountant to manage complex reconciliations, financial reporting, and year-end closing. You will oversee fiscal operations and ensure compliance with state and federal funds regulations, directly supporting Georgia’s National Guard missions.

The role requires 5+ years of accounting experience with GAAP knowledge, extensive Workday GL/AR familiarity, and advanced Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting with 3 years of professional accounting experience, or 2 years at Accountant 3 level.
• Experience with GAAP and state/federal fund regulations.
• Strong Excel skills and advanced Excel features (Pivot Tables, formulas, V-Lookups).
• Experience with GL and AR in Workday (GA@WORK) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee federal/state AR, capital asset accounting, bank reconciliations, and other ledger reconciliations.
• Lead year-end close and financial reporting for State and Federal funds.
• Analyze general ledger balances to ensure accuracy and resolve discrepancies.
• Apply GAAP within accounting systems and prepare required reports.
• Assist in development of new financial policies and provide accounting expertise across departments.

Skills

State GA accounting experience

Workday GA@WORK

Federal funding experience

GL & AR expertise

Excel proficiency

Primary Governmental Accounting Series

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

Workday GA@WORK

Excel

Job description

The Georgia Department of Defense in Marietta is seeking a skilled Senior Accountant to manage complex reconciliations, financial reporting, and year-end closing. You will oversee fiscal operations and ensure compliance with state and federal funds regulations, directly supporting Georgia’s National Guard missions.

The role requires 5+ years of accounting experience with GAAP knowledge, extensive Workday GL/AR familiarity, and advanced Excel skills.