Senior Accountant

Job description

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