Sr. Staff Accountant

Korn Ferry; Peachtree Corners (GA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Korn Ferry is seeking a Staff Accountant to support accounting and financial reporting within the Field Support Office. You will prepare journal entries, reconcile accounts, and assist with monthly closes to ensure US GAAP compliance. Collaboration with field teams and audits are key aspects of this role.

The position requires 5 years of experience, strong GAAP knowledge, and advanced Excel skills. A bachelor's degree in accounting or related field is required, with ERP experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• 5 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and general ledger accounting.
• Experience with month-end close, journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial analysis.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP and financial reporting systems.
• Strong analytical, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, reclassifications, and other close-related entries.
• Complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations and resolve reconciling items timely.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities, including assigned schedules and variance analysis.
• Maintain accurate accounting for prepaid expenses, fixed assets, leases, intercompany activity, and other assigned areas.
• Analyze account activity and financial results for accuracy, completeness, and appropriate classification.
• Assist with the preparation of supporting schedules for financial and management reporting.
• Assist with external audit requests, PBC schedules, and supporting documentation.
• Partner with field and functional teams to research transactions and support accurate accounting treatment.
• Support accounting policies, internal controls, process documentation, and compliance activities.
• Identify opportunities to simplify, standardize, and automate accounting processes.

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Financial reporting software

Job description

STAFF ACCOUNTANT

Team: Field Support Office - Finance & Accounting

Reports To: VP, Controller

POSITION SUMMARY

The Staff Accountant supports our client's accounting and financial reporting activities within the Field Support Office. This role is responsible for preparing journal entries, completing account reconciliations, supporting the monthly close process, analyzing financial results, and assisting with audit and reporting requirements. The position partners with field and functional teams to maintain accurate, timely, and well-supported financial information in accordance with US GAAP.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Accounting & Close

• Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, reclassifications, and other close-related entries.
• Complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations and resolve reconciling items timely.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities, including assigned schedules and variance analysis.
• Maintain accurate accounting for prepaid expenses, fixed assets, leases, intercompany activity, and other assigned areas.
• Analyze account activity and financial results for accuracy, completeness, and appropriate classification.

Reporting, Audit & Business Support

• Assist with the preparation of supporting schedules for financial and management reporting.
• Assist with external audit requests, PBC schedules, and supporting documentation.
• Partner with field and functional teams to research transactions and support accurate accounting treatment.
• Support accounting policies, internal controls, process documentation, and compliance activities.
• Identify opportunities to simplify, standardize, and automate accounting processes.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• 5 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and general ledger accounting.
• Experience with month-end close, journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial analysis.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP and financial reporting systems.
• Strong analytical, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• CPA designation or active progress toward CPA certification.
• Experience in a private equity-backed, multi-entity, manufacturing, or distribution environment.
• Experience supporting external audits, acquisitions, or accounting process improvements.

KEY ATTRIBUTES

• Hands-on
• Detail-oriented
• Accountable
• Deadline-driven
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment

Compensation: $90,000 salary plus 5% bonus