Senior Corporate Accountant: Close, Reconciliations & SOX

Genuine Parts Company; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Genuine Parts Company is seeking a Corporate Accounting Senior Accountant in Atlanta to support month-end and year-end close, perform journal entries, and complete reconciliations. The role requires CPA and public accounting background, with GAAP expertise and SOX testing experience.

The successful candidate will work with the HQ accounting team on complex accounting areas, assist with audits, and help implement process improvements and internal controls. On-site role in Atlanta, GA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field; CPA preferred.
• Experience with GAAP, month-end close, and reconciliations.
• Public accounting background strongly preferred; SOX knowledge a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and participate in month-end and year-end close processes with timely reporting.
• Prepare, review, and post journal entries with supporting documentation.
• Perform detailed account reconciliations of general ledger accounts.
• Analyze variances and trends, providing explanations to management.
• Support internal/external audits with required documentation.
• Conduct technical research on ASC 805, ASC 606, ASC 705 as needed.
• Act as subject matter expert and assist with internal controls testing.

Skills

Month-end close

Journal entries

Account reconciliations

SOX testing

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in accounting

CPA

Public Accounting background

Tools

PeopleSoft

Excel

Job description

Genuine Parts Company is seeking a Corporate Accounting Senior Accountant in Atlanta to support month-end and year-end close, perform journal entries, and complete reconciliations. The role requires CPA and public accounting background, with GAAP expertise and SOX testing experience.

The successful candidate will work with the HQ accounting team on complex accounting areas, assist with audits, and help implement process improvements and internal controls. On-site role in Atlanta, GA.