Accounting Manager

With decades of expertise supporting utility and asset management operations, this organization is known for its commitment to safety, innovation, operational excellence, and long term customer partnerships. We are seeking an Accounting Manager to oversee full cycle general ledger accounting activities and play a key role in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial reporting.

Accounting Manager
Location: Atlanta, GA Local Candidates Only
Compensation: $120,000-$130,000 
Type: Direct Hire

Company Overview

The Intersect Group is partnering with a well established industry leader that provides critical infrastructure services across North America. With decades of expertise supporting utility and asset management operations, this organization is known for its commitment to safety, innovation, operational excellence, and long term customer partnerships. The company offers a stable environment, strong leadership, and the opportunity to contribute to meaningful work that supports essential infrastructure.

Role Summary

We are seeking an Accounting Manager to oversee full cycle general ledger accounting activities and play a key role in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial reporting. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with leadership while supporting accounting operations, process improvements, audit activities, and system enhancement initiatives.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong technical accounting foundation, experience managing complex general ledger activities, and the ability to thrive in a hands on environment. This role is highly visible and requires someone who can analyze issues, drive solutions, and collaborate effectively across multiple business functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage full cycle general ledger accounting activities
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes
• Prepare and review journal entries, including intercompany and international transactions
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and investigate account variances
• Prepare monthly accruals and maintain prepaid expense amortization schedules
• Support accounting system implementations, upgrades, and process automation initiatives
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal accounting policies
• Partner with internal and external auditors by providing accurate documentation and supporting audit requests

Key Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience
• CPA or CA designation required
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting principles
• Experience managing intercompany accounting transactions and reconciliations
• Experience working within ERP systems, with NetSuite strongly preferred
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and strong analytical capabilities
• Proven ability to identify issues, solve problems, and improve processes
• Strong communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a team environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in public accounting at the Manager level
• Experience supporting system implementations and accounting process improvements
• Experience working in large ERP environments
• Background supporting internal and external audit engagements
• Demonstrated ability to operate successfully in a fast paced environment

Why Consider This Opportunity

• Join a financially stable and respected organization with a long standing industry reputation
• Gain exposure to accounting operations, process improvements, systems, and audit initiatives
• High visibility role with direct interaction across multiple business functions
• Opportunity to influence process improvements and drive operational efficiencies
• Strong leadership team and collaborative culture

Interested

• Apply today with your resume and contact information to learn more about this confidential opportunity through The Intersect Group
• Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply promptly as interviews are actively being scheduled and the hiring team is looking to move quickly on this opportunity