Senior Staff Accountant

Century Fire Protection; Duluth (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(K) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Century Fire Protection in Duluth, GA is hiring a Senior Accountant to manage advanced accounting tasks, including financial reporting, complex reconciliations, and audits. You will guide junior staff, ensure GAAP compliance, and support strategic financial initiatives with minimal supervision.

The role requires 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, strong GAAP knowledge, and ERP experience (Microsoft Dynamics 365).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• 5+ years progressive accounting experience, multi-entity or complex environments preferred.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and reporting standards; ability to consolidate reporting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review complex journal entries, accruals, and adjustments.
• Perform account reconciliations for balance sheet and P&L, including intercompany and multi-entity.
• Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes.
• Prepare financial statements and management reports; analyze variances and trends.
• Support audits by providing schedules and documentation; respond to inquiries.
• Ensure GAAP compliance, internal controls, and company policies.
• Mentor Staff Accountant I/II on procedures and best practices.
• Participate in process improvements, ERP upgrades and projects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on budgeting, forecasting and analysis.
• Identify opportunities for operational efficiencies and recommend solutions.

Skills

Journal entries

Account reconciliations

Month-end close

Financial reporting

Audits support

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Job description

Job Details

Location: Century Fire Protection, Duluth, GA 30096

Position Type: Full Time

Summary

Responsible for advanced accounting tasks, including financial reporting, complex reconciliations, analysis, and supporting audits; serves as a key contributor to the accounting team, providing guidance to junior staff and ensuring accuracy and compliance with GAAP and company policies; works with minimal supervision and supports both operational and strategic financial initiatives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare and review complex journal entries, accruals, and adjustments.
• Perform account reconciliations for balance sheet and P&L accounts, including intercompany and multi-entity accounts.
• Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes.
• Prepare financial statements and management reports; analyze variances and trends.
• Support audits by providing schedules, documentation, and responding to inquiries.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal controls, and company accounting policies.
• Mentor and train Staff Accountant I and II on accounting procedures and best practices.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives, system upgrades, and ERP projects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Identify opportunities for operational efficiencies and recommend solutions.

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and 5+ years’ of progressive accounting experience, including multi-entity or complex financial environments; strong knowledge of GAAP, accounting principles, and reporting standards; experience with consolidated reporting, multi-entity accounting, and intercompany reconciliations; familiarity with budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling; experience supporting audits and internal controls.

Computer Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel; ERP/accounting software experience required, Microsoft Dynamics 365 preferred.

Physical Demands

Primarily office-based; able to sit at computer for extended periods; ability to use standard office equipment (computers, printers, scanners); sit, stand, walk, talk; occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds; specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Short-term & Long-term Disability
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• 401(K) with Company Match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Relief Fund
• Supplemental Insurance including Critical Illness, Hospitalization & Accident

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