Senior Accountant

GHJ Search and Staffing serves as the recruitment division of GHJ, a prominent national accounting and advisory firm. Our team provides qualified Accounting and Finance professionals on a temporary and permanent basis across a broad range of industries. GHJ's relationship with our Global Advisory and Accounting Network provides the resources needed to better understand client's needs, attract a higher caliber of candidates and assess candidate potential.

We are working with an organization in the Atlanta area seeking a Senior Accountant for a contract opportunity. This role is ideal for an experienced accounting professional who can quickly step in to support month-end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting activities.

The Senior Accountant will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting accounting operations, and assisting with process improvements. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, adaptable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries and maintain general ledger activity
• Perform monthly account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies
• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes
• Support preparation of financial statements and management reports
• Analyze financial data and identify variances or trends
• Assist with audit support and documentation requests
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies and procedures
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support accounting operations
• Participate in process improvement initiatives and ad hoc projects

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field
• 4+ years of accounting experience
• Strong understanding of GAAP and accounting principles
• Experience with ERP systems and advanced Excel skills
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• CPA or CPA-track preferred but not required

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