Senior Staff Accountant

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Duluth, Georgia

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Close, Accounting Policies, Acquisition Integration, Analysis Skills, Automation, Budgeting, Business Growth, Cross-Functional, Documentation, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), External Audit, Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Audit, Financial Reporting, Financial Statements, General Ledger Accounting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Journal Entries, Leadership, Multitasking, Organizational Skills, People Management, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Profit & Loss Analysis, Reconciliation, Team Player, Time Management, Vlookups
LOCATION
Duluth, Georgia
POSTED
7 days ago

Work Setting: Hybrid schedule in Duluth, GA — Tuesday and Wednesday onsite, Monday/Thursday/Friday remote

Compensation: $90,000 to $100,000 base salary

Bonus: Discretionary annual bonus eligibility based on company and individual performance

Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, and comprehensive employer benefits package


Position Summary

A growing, acquisition-focused services organization is seeking a Senior Staff Accountant to join its finance and accounting team supporting a dynamic business segment experiencing continued growth.

This is a hands-on accounting role responsible for month-end close, general ledger accounting, reconciliations, financial analysis, and process improvement. The successful candidate will own key accounting responsibilities while working closely with finance leadership in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate is a proactive accounting professional who enjoys taking ownership, improving processes, and working in a lean team where versatility and initiative are highly valued.


Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and record journal entries, including accruals, revenue, labor, and other recurring accounting activities

• Support timely and accurate month-end close in accordance with U.S. GAAP

• Perform account reconciliations and maintain the integrity of assigned general ledger accounts

• Analyze monthly P&L results and investigate budget-to-actual variances

• Prepare schedules and supporting documentation for audits and financial reporting

• Assist with acquisition integrations, accounting process improvements, and system enhancements

• Leverage advanced Excel skills to improve reporting, automate manual processes, and analyze financial data

• Partner with finance leadership and cross-functional teams to ensure accurate and timely financial information


Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting (Finance degree considered with relevant accounting experience)

• 3–5 years of accounting experience with at least two years in general ledger or corporate accounting

• Strong month-end close, journal entry, and account reconciliation experience

• Solid understanding of U.S. GAAP and financial statement preparation

• Advanced Excel skills, including functions such as XLOOKUP, VLOOKUP, SUMIFS, INDEX/MATCH, and IF formulas

• Experience working with ERP systems

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment while working independently and collaboratively

Preferred Backgrounds

• Corporate accounting or general ledger accounting

• Multi-entity or acquisition-focused organizations

• Service-based or project-based businesses

• Experience supporting external audits and financial reporting

• Process improvement and accounting automation initiatives

• Senior Staff Accountant, GL Accountant, Corporate Accountant, or Staff Accountant backgrounds


Why This Opportunity

• Hybrid schedule with three remote workdays each week

• Opportunity to own meaningful accounting processes within a growing business segment

• Collaborative, close-knit accounting team with direct exposure to finance leadership

• Opportunity to support acquisitions and process improvement initiatives

• Strong long-term career growth as the company continues to expand

• Ideal role for an experienced Staff Accountant looking to step into broader responsibilities without moving immediately into people management



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