Senior Accountant Lead — GAAP Close & Team Growth

RaceTrac; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

RaceTrac is seeking aSenior Accountant to lead a team of staff accountants and ensure timely, GAAP-compliant financial reporting. You will collaborate across internal departments and external vendors to maintain accurate schedules and deadlines.

The role requires 3–5 years of accounting experience, a Bachelor’s degree in accounting, and strong US GAAP knowledge. CPA is preferred. Proficiency in Excel and MS Office is essential to manage complex financial data.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting (four-year college or university).
• CPA preferred.
• 3–5 years accounting experience; supervisory experience a plus.
• Strong understanding of US GAAP.
• Advanced experience using MS Excel.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and assists the daily work of team members, analyzing, researching, and preparing financial information to meet deadlines.
• Reviews team members’ invoice coding, journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and month-end schedules.
• Ensures the accuracy and timely completion of all team financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Assists with cost center and budget setup, reviews proposed additions to budgets.
• Manages and delegates ad-hoc reports/assignments as needed.
• Develops and maintains strong working relationships with internal departments (Legal, HR, Marketing).
• Helps to develop the staff accountants professionally.
• Assists in developing department plans, goals and deadlines.
• Oversees the close process.

Skills

Team supervision

GAAP knowledge

Excel

Budgeting basics

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

Excel

Job description

RaceTrac is seeking aSenior Accountant to lead a team of staff accountants and ensure timely, GAAP-compliant financial reporting. You will collaborate across internal departments and external vendors to maintain accurate schedules and deadlines.

The role requires 3–5 years of accounting experience, a Bachelor’s degree in accounting, and strong US GAAP knowledge. CPA is preferred. Proficiency in Excel and MS Office is essential to manage complex financial data.