Senior Staff Accountant

The Intersect Group; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Intersect Group is seeking a Senior Staff Accountant for a hybrid role in Alpharetta, GA. You will manage day-to-day accounting operations, ensure accurate financial reporting, and support process improvements across GL, reconciliations, and close cycles.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience, strong GAAP knowledge, advanced Excel skills, and comfort collaborating with finance, operations, and leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong GAAP knowledge and financial reporting.
• Advanced Excel skills and ERP experience.
• Experience with month-end close.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and post journal entries including accruals and reclassifications.
• Maintain the general ledger and perform balance sheet reconciliations.
• Support month-end and year-end close and deliver reports.
• Prepare management reports, KPI dashboards, and analyses.
• Assist with budgeting, cash flow, and audits.
• Identify process improvements and automation opportunities.
• Collaborate with Finance, Operations, HR, and leadership.
• Guide junior accounting staff as needed.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Journal entries

Balance sheet reconciliations

Financial reporting

Analytical skills

Communication

Independence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Sage Intacct

Excel

Job description

Senior Staff Accountant
Location: Alpharetta, GA (Hybrid) Local Candidates Only
Compensation: $85,000 to $90,000
Type: Direct Hire
Presented By: The Intersect Group

Company Overview

We are partnering with a growing technology driven organization that supports businesses through innovative digital solutions and data focused services. The company has established a reputation for operational excellence, financial discipline, and a collaborative culture where employees are empowered to take ownership of their work. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional seeking stability, flexibility, and the ability to make a meaningful impact within a close knit team environment.

Role Summary

The Senior Staff Accountant will play a key role in managing day to day accounting operations while ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance, and process efficiency. This position is ideal for an experienced accounting professional who enjoys working independently, taking ownership of responsibilities, and contributing across multiple areas of the accounting function.

The role will support general accounting, month end close, financial reporting, reconciliations, treasury activities, and process improvements. The successful candidate will work closely with leadership and cross functional teams to deliver accurate financial information that supports business decision making.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and post journal entries including accruals, allocations, reclassifications, and recurring entries
• Maintain the general ledger and ensure accurate recording of financial transactions
• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations and resolve outstanding items in a timely manner
• Manage accounting activities related to fixed assets, leases, prepaid expenses, and accruals
• Support month end and year end close processes while ensuring reporting deadlines are met
• Prepare management reports, KPI dashboards, financial analyses, and supporting schedules
• Monitor customer invoicing, cash application activities, and account reconciliations
• Support accounts payable processing and banking activities as needed
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, cash flow reporting, and working capital management
• Support internal and external audits and help maintain strong internal controls
• Identify opportunities for process improvement, automation, and accounting efficiencies
• Partner with Finance, Operations, HR, and leadership teams on accounting related matters and business initiatives
• Provide guidance and support to junior accounting staff when needed

Key Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience with hands on responsibility in staff or senior accountant roles
• Strong experience with general ledger accounting, journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reporting
• Thorough understanding of GAAP and standard accounting principles
• Experience supporting month end and year end close processes
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to investigate discrepancies and provide solutions
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency with accounting and financial systems
• Ability to prepare and analyze financial statements, balance sheets, and income statements
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain financial concepts to non finance stakeholders
• Self motivated professional with a high level of accountability, ownership, and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction in a flexible work environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Sage Intacct ERP
• Experience improving month end close processes and accounting workflows
• Process documentation and standard operating procedure development experience
• Experience leveraging technology and automation tools to improve efficiency

Why This Opportunity

• Highly visible role with broad exposure across accounting, finance, and business operations
• Flexible hybrid work environment with strong work life balance
• Opportunity to take ownership of core accounting functions and influence process improvements
• Stable organization seeking a long term contributor rather than someone seeking a rapid promotion path
• Collaborative leadership team that values initiative, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Ability to work independently while making a meaningful impact on the organization