Senior Accountant

GHJ ‚Ä¢ Flowery Branch, Georgia ‚Ä¢ Full Time

Posted on Thu, Jul 30, 2026

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 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

#GHJSS may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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