Senior Accountant in Marietta, Georgia at NorthPoint Search Group

Senior Accountant
Salary: $90,000–$100,000 annually

We are seeking a Senior Accountant to take ownership of key accounting processes, complex general ledger areas, and critical components of the month-end close. This role ensures accurate financial reporting, resolves accounting issues, strengthens internal controls, and improves the efficiency and scalability of accounting operations.

The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented professional who works independently, applies sound technical judgment, and partners effectively with Accounting, Finance, FP&A, Operations, and systems teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own assigned general ledger processes and balance sheet accounts, including accruals, amortization, reserves, prepaid expenses, and supporting schedules, ensuring accuracy and compliance with GAAP.

• Lead assigned monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities, including preparing and reviewing journal entries and reconciliations, analyzing material variances, and resolving reporting issues.

• Investigate complex reconciliation discrepancies, research technical accounting questions, and collaborate across departments to ensure proper transaction classification and reliable financial data.

• Support internal and external audits, maintain audit-ready documentation, evaluate internal controls, and recommend corrective actions to address control gaps.

• Lead process improvements, support system implementations and automation initiatives, document accounting procedures, and provide guidance to junior team members.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

• At least 4 years of progressive accounting experience, with strong general ledger, reconciliation, and month-end close ownership.

• Thorough understanding of GAAP and technical accounting concepts; CPA designation or active progress toward a CPA strongly preferred.

• Experience with enterprise accounting systems such as Sage Intacct, NetSuite, SAP, or a comparable platform, along with advanced Excel skills and experience managing complex data sets.

• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, with the judgment to resolve accounting issues independently and manage multiple deadlines.

Compensation:

The estimated annual base salary is $90,000–$100,000, depending on relevant experience, education, skills, certifications, and geographic location.