We are partnering with a growing organization in Flowery Branch seeking a Senior Accountant to join its accounting team. This onsite opportunity is ideal for an experienced accounting professional who enjoys taking ownership of the month-end close process, financial reporting, and general ledger accounting while working in a collaborative environment.
The Senior Accountant will play a key role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial records, supporting compliance with accounting standards, and partnering with cross-functional teams to improve accounting processes and operational efficiency.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and general ledger activity
- Lead month-end and year-end close processes to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting
- Prepare financial statements and supporting schedules for management review
- Analyze financial results and investigate account variances
- Maintain compliance with GAAP and company accounting policies
- Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis as needed
- Support internal and external audit requests by preparing documentation and schedules
- Monitor and improve internal controls and accounting procedures
- Partner with cross-functional teams to support operational and financial initiatives
- Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes and improve efficiencies
- Assist with special projects and other accounting responsibilities as assigned
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 4+ years of progressive accounting experience
- Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting
- Experience with ERP systems (NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar)
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- CPA or CPA-track preferred but not required
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 4+ years of progressive accounting experience
- Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting
- Experience with ERP systems (NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar)
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- CPA or CPA-track
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
What We Do
GHJ is an accounting and advisory firm that specializes in nonprofit, food and beverage, entertainment and media and health and wellness companies. Previous recipient of the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce Employee Champion For Life Work Harmony Award and named a “Best Places to Work” by the Los Angeles Business Journal eight times since 2008, GHJ is passionate about helping clients and its people #BeMore by focusing on building thriving businesses and creating a better future. GHJ works as a business advocate for its clients — providing personalized service and building long-term relationships to help position our clients for growth. Through its affiliation with HLB International, a global network of independent professional accounting firms and business advisers, GHJ is able to partner with other top firms across major cities throughout the U.S. and the world. GHJ’s audit, tax and advisory teams leverage the HLB network to better serve its clients and give clients access to member firms in over 158 countries across the globe and over 775 offices worldwide. Also ranked as a top-20 largest accounting firm on the Los Angeles Business Journal’s Book of Lists, GHJ has 15 partners and more than 160 staff members that serve over 3,000 clients. GHJ is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), the AICPA Governmental Audit Quality Center (GAQC), the California Society of CPAs and the California Association of Nonprofits (CalNonprofit).
