Senior Staff Accountant — Onsite, Automation & GAAP Growth

Goodwin Recruiting; Norcross (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary $90,000 - $95,000

100% employer-paid health insurance (員

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Goodwin Recruiting is seeking a Senior Staff Accountant for its client in Norcross, GA. The role involves hands-on month-end close, general ledger, AR/AP, reconciliations, revenue recognition, and financial reporting, with direct interaction with business owners on billing and financial questions.

The position requires 3–5 years of private or corporate accounting, GAAP proficiency, and strong Excel. QuickBooks Online experience and multi-location or franchise experience are preferred; CPA is a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
• 3 to 5 years of private or corporate accounting experience.
• Hands-on experience with month-end close, general ledger, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.
• Working knowledge of GAAP.
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• QuickBooks Online experience preferred.
• Franchise, QSR, restaurant, or multi-location accounting experience preferred.
• CPA or CPA track is a plus.
• External audit experience is a plus.
• Experience with accounting automation or AI tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own key components of the month-end close process.
• Prepare journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations.
• Maintain general ledger accuracy and support financial reporting.
• Manage accounts receivable aging, collections, and payment issues.
• Support accounts payable, vendor payments, and expense reporting.
• Manage invoicing and accounting across approximately 200 business accounts.
• Support revenue recognition and monthly financial reporting.
• Work directly with business owners to resolve billing and financial questions.
• Support external audits and prepare requested documentation.
• Maintain financial data between CRM and accounting systems.
• Identify opportunities to automate accounting processes and workflows.
• Assist with accounting system and process improvements.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Advanced Excel

Strong communication

QuickBooks Online experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

CPA or CPA track (plus)

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Job description

Goodwin Recruiting is seeking a Senior Staff Accountant for its client in Norcross, GA. The role involves hands-on month-end close, general ledger, AR/AP, reconciliations, revenue recognition, and financial reporting, with direct interaction with business owners on billing and financial questions.

The position requires 3–5 years of private or corporate accounting, GAAP proficiency, and strong Excel. QuickBooks Online experience and multi-location or franchise experience are preferred; CPA is a