Senior GL Accountant – Multi-Entity Consolidations & GAAP

Bennett Motor Express; McDonough (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Bennett Motor Express, located in McDonough, GA, seeks an Accountant III to lead general ledger activities, consolidations, and financial reporting across the Bennett family of companies. You will ensure GAAP compliance and act as a technical resource for staff while coordinating with auditors and leadership.

The role emphasizes complex accounting areas, intercompany transactions, fixed assets, and accurate, timely close processes in a multi-division setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 4–6 years of progressive general ledger experience including month-end close.
• Experience in transportation, trucking, or logistics preferred (multi-entity consolidations, fuel/fleet accruals).
• Proficiency with Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, Sage Intacct, or similar ERP systems.
• Advanced Excel skills (lookups, pivot tables, reconciliation models).
• Strong analytical, attention to detail, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with teams.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries and manage general ledger accounts for month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closes.
• Perform complex account reconciliations (bank, intercompany, fixed assets, accruals) and resolve reconciling items.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements and supporting schedules, including variance analysis against budget.
• Manage fixed asset accounting, including additions, disposals, depreciation, and lease/ROU asset tracking.
• Record and reconcile intercompany transactions and balances across entities; support consolidation across divisions.
• Assist with budgets, forecasts, and ad hoc analyses for leadership.
• Identify process improvements and strengthen internal controls.

Skills

General ledger

ERP systems

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Oracle

Microsoft Dynamics

Sage Intacct

Job description

Bennett Motor Express, located in McDonough, GA, seeks an Accountant III to lead general ledger activities, consolidations, and financial reporting across the Bennett family of companies. You will ensure GAAP compliance and act as a technical resource for staff while coordinating with auditors and leadership.

The role emphasizes complex accounting areas, intercompany transactions, fixed assets, and accurate, timely close processes in a multi-division setting.