Sr. Accountant (Workday Financials)

Ledgent Finance & Accounting; Atlanta (GA); Sur place; USD 85 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Ledgent Finance & Accounting's client in Georgia is seeking a Senior Accountant specialized in Workday Financials to provide temporary support for key financial operations and reporting. You will maintain general ledger accuracy, support financial close, analyze accounts, and assist with audits and reporting, leveraging Workday and advanced Excel skills in a fast-paced environment.

This role requires independence, the ability to manage multiple priorities, and a strong foundation in accounting

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related business discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive general ledger accounting experience supporting month-end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting activities.
• Advanced proficiency in Workday Financials with the ability to independently navigate, research, troubleshoot, and resolve accounting-related issues.
• Advanced Excel skills with the ability to analyze data, identify trends, and support financial decision-making.
• Proven ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet critical deadlines with limited oversight.

Responsabilités

• Execute day-to-day general ledger activities, including preparing and posting journal entries within the organization's financial system.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and investigate variances to ensure financial records are complete and accurate.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes while meeting established reporting deadlines.
• Analyze financial transactions and resolve accounting-related discrepancies through detailed research and problem solving.
• Support accounting activities related to cash, fixed assets, accruals, and intercompany transactions.
• Prepare audit schedules, account support, and other documentation required for internal and external reporting needs.
• Collaborate with accounting team members to improve workflows, strengthen controls, and enhance process efficiency.
• Contribute to ongoing system optimization efforts by identifying and addressing accounting process gaps and data integrity issues.

Connaissances

Workday Financials

Excel

General ledger accounting

Financial reporting

Audit support

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related

Outils

Excel

Description du poste

Position Overview

Ledgent Finance & Accounting's client is currently seeking a Senior Accountant-Workday Financials to join their team in Georgia. This position is a great opportunity for an experienced accounting professional to provide temporary support for key financial operations and reporting activities. The role requires maintaining the accuracy of general ledger records, supporting financial close processes, performing account analysis, and assisting with audit and reporting requirements. The ideal candidate will bring strong hands-on experience with Workday Financials, a solid understanding of core accounting principles, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Execute day-to-day general ledger activities, including preparing and posting journal entries within the organization's financial system.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and investigate variances to ensure financial records are complete and accurate.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes while meeting established reporting deadlines.
• Analyze financial transactions and resolve accounting-related discrepancies through detailed research and problem solving.
• Support accounting activities related to cash, fixed assets, accruals, and intercompany transactions.
• Prepare audit schedules, account support, and other documentation required for internal and external reporting needs.
• Collaborate with accounting team members to improve workflows, strengthen controls, and enhance process efficiency.
• Contribute to ongoing system optimization efforts by identifying and addressing accounting process gaps and data integrity issues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related business discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive general ledger accounting experience supporting month-end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting activities.
• Advanced proficiency in Workday Financials with the ability to independently navigate, research, troubleshoot, and resolve accounting-related issues.
• Advanced Excel skills with the ability to analyze data, identify trends, and support financial decision-making.
• Proven ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet critical deadlines with limited oversight.

Required Work Hours

Monday - Friday

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.