Senior Accountant

HHM Talent is assisting a client in their search for a Senior Accountant in Cumming, GA.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Accountant with experience in tax compliance, audit support, and general accounting. This role will be responsible for month-end close, financial statements and reports, preparing and reviewing tax filings, coordinating audit activities, maintaining accurate financial records, and ensuring compliance with applicable accounting standards and tax regulations.

The ideal candidate has experience with both tax preparation and financial statement audits, possesses strong analytical and technical accounting skills, and can effectively manage multiple deadlines while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail. This role will work with all areas of the business including close interaction with the CEO and Director of Operations.

Location: This role requires being on-site 75% of the time. Candidates must be willing to commute to Cumming, GA to be considered.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and review journal entries, general ledger activity, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities.
• Prepare and review financial statements, management reports, balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
• Ensure balance sheet accounts are reconciled regularly and discrepancies are investigated and resolved promptly.
• Track loans (in-house and lender based).
• Monitor cash balances, liquidity, working capital, and cash flow requirements.
• Analyze operating expenses, revenue trends, product profitability, and financial performance.
• Own the preparation of financial information for regulatory filings, audits, and other compliance requirements applicable to the organization's structure.
• Coordinate external audits, tax engagements, and other financial reviews.
• Identify accounting risks, control weaknesses, and opportunities to strengthen financial processes.
• Maintain organized financial documentation and support timely responses to audit requests.
• Maintain accurate accounting records in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance with established accounting policies.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and other financial analysis as needed.
• Mentor and develop accounting personnel, as applicable.
• Collaborate with executive leadership, operations, sales, dealership partners, and other departments.
• Take ownership of accounting projects and special initiatives as the business grows.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience, including financial reporting and month-end close responsibilities.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related field.
• Strong knowledge of QuickBooks and Microsoft Excel.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Certification, preferred.
• Working knowledge of national and local tax regulations and compliance reporting.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to collaborate across departments.
• Knowledge of economic and accounting GAAP principles and practices, tax rules, banking, and the analysis and reporting of financial data. 
• Ability to perform duties with a high degree of independent judgment, discretion, integrity and confidentiality.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience level.
• Health insurance
• 401(k) w/ match
• Employee fitness program