Senior Accountant (Audit)

Position: Senior Accountant (Audit)
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Work Schedule: Hybrid (Monday – Wednesday in-office, Thursday – Friday remote)
The candidate must live in the Atlanta area in order to commute.
Salary Range: $80,000 - $90,000 (depending on experience)

About the Client:
We are an Atlanta-based accounting firm specializing in forensic accounting, providing fraud investigations and litigation consulting services to attorneys and their clients. Our firm has a strong reputation for working with top law firms on high-profile cases.

Responsibilities:
As a Senior Accountant (Audit), you will be responsible for performing and coordinating various accounting duties within our organization. Your main responsibilities will include:

Coordinating accounting functions and programs to ensure accurate financial reporting.
Preparing financial analyses and reports to provide insights into the organization's financial performance.
Forecasting revenue and monitoring expenditure to support budgeting processes.
Assisting with the preparation and monitoring of budgets to ensure financial stability.
Maintaining and reconciling balance sheets and general ledger accounts to ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data.
Assisting with audit preparations, including gathering required documentation and supporting auditors during the audit process.
Investigating and resolving audit findings, account discrepancies, and issues of non-compliance.
Preparing federal, state, local, and special tax returns to ensure compliance with tax regulations.
Contributing to the development of new or amended accounting systems, programs, and procedures to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
Performing other accounting duties as required or assigned, and providing support to junior staff when needed.
Requirements:
To be successful in this role, you should possess the following qualifications:

A bachelor's degree in accounting or finance is required.
3-5 years of accounting experience, preferably with a focus on audit.
A CPA license or being currently in the process of sitting for the exam is highly preferred.
Strong working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Solid financial analysis skills with the ability to interpret and analyze complex financial data.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to effectively interact with colleagues and clients.
Strong organizational and stress management skills to meet deadlines and perform under pressure.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly with Excel.
Ability to work with little to no supervision, demonstrating self-motivation and initiative.

Note: This position is based in Atlanta, and candidates must be located in the Atlanta area to be considered.

Thank you,