Senior Staff Accountant - Path to Controller, Savannah

Arden Search; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Arden Search is seeking a hands-on Senior Staff Accountant for its Savannah, GA office. You will report to the CFO and play a pivotal role in daily accounting, month-end close, and intercompany activities for a heritage musical instrument brand.

This position offers relocation assistance and a clear track to controllership via a CFO-led training program. Qualified candidates hold a Bachelor's in Accounting, have strong Excel skills, and experience with AP/AR, reconciliations, and financial

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required; CPA-track preferred.
• Experience with A/P, A/R, cash accounting, bank reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end closing.
• Strong Excel skills and ability to learn accounting and reporting systems.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and review accounts payable/receivable.
• Prepare and post journal entries with supporting documentation.
• Review general ledger accounts for accuracy and unusual activity.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and investigate differences.
• Complete month-end closing procedures per closing calendar.
• Balance cash, AP, AR, and subsidiary records with the general ledger.
• Prepare trial balance and schedules for CFO review.
• Maintain audit-ready accounting records.
• Assist with monthly financial statement preparation and variance analysis.
• Support consolidated reporting and intercompany accounting.
• Assist with accounting and analysis related to royalty income and intellectual property.
• Review royalty-related reports for completeness and accuracy.

Skills

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Excel

Month-end close

Journal entries

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Advanced accounting education / CPA-track

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Arden Search is seeking a hands-on Senior Staff Accountant for its Savannah, GA office. You will report to the CFO and play a pivotal role in daily accounting, month-end close, and intercompany activities for a heritage musical instrument brand.

This position offers relocation assistance and a clear track to controllership via a CFO-led training program. Qualified candidates hold a Bachelor's in Accounting, have strong Excel skills, and experience with AP/AR, reconciliations, and financial