Senior Accountant (Audit)

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.