Senior Accountant

GHJ ‚Ä¢ Atlanta, GA ‚Ä¢ Full Time

Posted on Tue, May 19, 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 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

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