Senior Accountant

A growing privately held (non-PE) $800M+ manufacturer based in Northeast Atlanta (near the Perimeter) is looking to add a Senior Accountant who is looking for a growth opportunity and supportive environment with at least 4 years of accounting experience, ideally (some) in a manufacturing setting. 

This in-office role will report to the Controller (CPA) and have high visibility to the CFO (CPA), who has a passion for and track record of developing talent, particularly someone interested in, or is working toward, getting their CPA.  Both the Controller and CFO are outstanding managers/mentors, very likeable and enjoyable to work for. 

Required Candidate Qualifications (Except as Noted):

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 4+ years related accounting/finance experience.  Manufacturing industry experience preferred.
• Major ERP system experience.  MS Dynamics GP experience preferred.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles and practices associated with accounts payable, accounts receivable, and the general ledger.
• Strong knowledge of Excel to include use of vlookups, pivot tables, and macros.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with others at all levels within the organization.
• Ability to operate with minimal supervision.
• Ability to perform well in time crunched situations and meet deadlines.

Position Summary of Responsibilities:

• This position will assist in the preparation of the monthly closing for the company including but not limited to monthly operational reporting, inventory closings, and all aspects of variance and financial analysis and work closely with various management personnel in the coordination of the annual budgeting process, as well as various financial scenarios and projects.  More specifically -
• Perform general ledger accounting and manufacturing cost accounting (WIP, BOM’s).
• Prepare and record journal entry and accrual transactions for management review and approval for month end close in accordance with GAAP.
• Responsible for monthly fixed asset subledger closing and other fixed asset functions.
• Prepare general ledger account analysis and various information/schedules requested by external auditors to support the annual audit.
• Responsible for coordination/valuation of physical inventory cycle counts.
• Prepare timely bank reconciliations at end month.
• Invoicing of inter-company transactions and inter-company reconciliation.
• Posting of weekly payroll and preparation of month end payroll accruals.
• Preparation and analysis of month end financials (primarily P&L and balance sheet)
• Review general ledger and reconcile balance sheet accounts at month end.
• Participate in monthly closing and reconciliation of inventory accounts.
• Examine process workflow and make recommendations for implementation that optimize value creation.
• Participate in special or ad-hoc projects as needed.