Technical Accounting Analyst - Global Industrial

Motion; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

GPC is seeking a Technical Accounting Analyst to support global lease accounting, restructurings, and significant transactions. You will partner with subsidiaries, Real Estate, SEC Reporting, Internal Audit, and external auditors to ensure accurate financial reporting under U.S. GAAP.

The role focuses on lease accounting, policy governance, and collaboration on enterprise-wide finance initiatives, with on-site work at multiple US locations including Atlanta and Birmingham.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.
• 2+ years of accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of financial statements and GAAP.
• Excellent Excel skills (formulas, pivot tables) and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with subsidiaries, Real Estate, and leased equipment suppliers to update lease accounting data in CoStar.
• Prepare monthly lease accounting journal entries.
• Perform monthly and quarterly lease accounting controls.
• Participate in governance of company-wide accounting policies including ASC 606.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Tools

Oracle PeopleSoft

CoStar Real Estate Manager

Job description

The Technical Accounting Analyst for Global Industrial supports complex and high-visibility accounting areas, including global lease accounting, restructuring, and accounting for significant transactions such as acquisitions and divestitures. The position partners closely with subsidiaries, Real Estate, SEC Reporting, Internal Audit, and external auditors to ensure accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, and compliance with U.S. GAAP.

Responsibilities

Technical Accounting & Policy Leadership

• Coordinate with subsidiaries, Real Estate, and leased equipment suppliers to update lease accounting data in CoStar.
• Prepare monthly lease accounting journal entries.
• Perform monthly and quarterly lease accounting controls.
• Participate in the development, enhancement, and governance of company-wide accounting policies (including revenue recognition under ASC 606).

Financial Reporting & Compliance

• Support quarterly and annual reporting processes as needed for technical matters.
• Serve as a key liaison with internal and external auditors for audit requests.

Special Projects

• Support enterprise-wide finance initiatives and special projects.
• Other responsibilities, as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in accounting
• 2+ years of accounting experience
• Understanding of financial statements and accounting principles
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (formulas, pivot tables)
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent oral/written communication skills
• Embody company values of service, performance, influence, respect, innovation, and teamwork

Preferred Qualifications

• Audit experience
• Experience with Oracle PeopleSoft
• Experience with CoStar Real Estate Manager
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Physical Demands / Working Environment

• Primarily office-based in a professional, climate-controlled setting
• Extended computer use
• Requires sustained concentration, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Occasional light lifting (up to 25 pounds)
• On-site presence required four (4) days per week; one (1) remote day permitted based on business needs
• Minimal travel (less than 5%); occasional extended hours during peak periods (e.g., month-end or year-end close).
• Work Location: Atlanta, Georgia OR Birmingham, Alabama

GPC conducts its business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. GPC's policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons.