Special Project Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

In compliance with applicable pay transparency requirements, the application window for this position is expected to close on April 10, 2026, subject to change based on business need.

A Day in the Life and the Impact You’ll Make:

DEKRA North America is seeking a highly adaptable and detail-oriented Special Projects Accountant to join our North America Shared Services team. This role is designed to provide cross-functional transaction support across the accounting organization, ensuring business continuity and promoting work-life balance for the team.

The Special Projects Accountant will serve as a flexible operational resource, stepping in across transaction processing functions as needed during peak periods, absences, and special initiatives. The role will also support system updates and enhancements through structured user acceptance testing in partnership with the Financial Systems Administrator. In addition, this position will assist with periodic close responsibilities and support the development of a centralized procurement function.

This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys variety, process exposure, and continuous improvement within a Shared Services environment.

What You’ll Do:

Cross-Functional Transaction Support

• Serve as trained backup across core transaction processing areas, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, T&E, procurement, and invoice processing
• Provide coverage during PTO, high-volume periods, and special projects
• Execute full-cycle transaction processing accurately and timely
• Identify and recommend process efficiencies and control enhancements

Systems & User Acceptance Testing Support

• Support the Financial Systems Administrator in user acceptance testing (UAT) for ERP and financial system updates, enhancements, and implementations
• Execute tests to validate end-to-end transactional workflows and data integrity
• Perform transaction-level testing within SAP, Concur, and BlackLine
• Document test results, identify issues, and escalate findings appropriately
• Assist with validation efforts during system upgrades, patches, and process changes to minimize operational disruption

Close & Accounting Support

• Prepare and post journal entries
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations
• Support month-end and periodic close activities
• Provide documentation support for audit requests

Procurement Support

• Support the continued development of the procurement function
• Assist in standardizing purchasing and invoice workflows
• Help document procedures and strengthen internal controls within procurement processes

Special Projects & Continuous Improvement

• Participate in process improvement and automation initiatives
• Support with administration, data collection and reporting for sustainability related activities
• Support ad hoc accounting and finance projects assigned

What You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field
• 2–5 years of progressive accounting experience
• Experience in a high-volume or shared services environment preferred
• Experience with large ERP systems

• Experience with the following systems is preferred: SAP (ERP), SAP Concur (T&E, Purchase Requisitions, Invoice Processing) and BlackLine (Account Reconciliations)

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Detail-oriented with strong time management skills

Physical Considerations:

• Ability to work in a general office environment
• Ability to handle extended periods of computer-based work, including telephone
• Ability to work flexible and long hours, as needed

Travel Considerations:

• No travel required for this position.

What You’ll Receive for the Value You Bring:

Compensation:

The base pay range for this position is $70,000 annually to $80,000 annually. This position is designated as bonus eligible, subject to plan terms and conditions. Actual pay is based on several factors including market location and position-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Benefits:

DEKRA North America strives to provide a competitive benefits package to colleagues and promotes physical, emotional, and financial well-being. Colleagues can self-select from our benefits to create a package unique to their needs. These benefits include access to competitive health care and retirement benefits, paid time off, mental health well-being resources, and opportunities to learn and develop. Below is a list of benefits we offer our colleagues:

Health & Well-being Benefits:

• Health care benefits: medical & prescription, dental, vision (including Domestic Partners)
• Critical Illness & Hospital Indemnity supplemental insurance
• Company Health Savings Account contribution
• Flexible Spending Account for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Paid time off such as vacation, sick leave, and floating holidays
• Mental and emotional support resources through our Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program to increase activity and health habits, with ability to earn participation rewards
• Paid Parental Leave
• Travel Assist (Domestic/International)

Financial Benefits:

• 401(k) plan, with an employer match
• Company paid Short- & Long-Term Disability benefits
• Group term life insurance with options to buy-up for self and others
• Working Advantage – DEKRA’s official corporate discount program

Growth and Development Benefits:

• Education Assistance Program
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance
• Internal training and development resources to grow your career
• LEAD Forward Leadership Development Program
• Annual Career Goal Setting and Performance Review cycle participation

This list provides an overview of benefits provided for US-based colleagues; the DEKRA North America Employee Benefits Guide outlines plan details and further related eligibility requirements.

Additional Position Details:

• Reports to: VP Finance & Accounting
• Work Model: Hybrid
• Work Location: Atlanta GA
• Supervises Others: No
• Status : Full-time
• FLSA Classification: Exempt
• Visa Sponsorship Eligibility: This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship
• Relocation Eligibility: This position is not eligible for relocation

About Us:

As a global provider of comprehensive services and solutions, we help our customers improve their safety, security, and sustainability outcomes. DEKRA is the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification (TIC) companies offering innovative professional services in the fields of vehicle inspection, expert appraisals, industrial product testing & certification, management system certifications, leadership consulting, and much more. DEKRA is a purpose-driven organization with a deep passion to make the world a safer place on the road, at work, and at home. In DEKRA, you will be part of a continuously growing organization with a 100-year history involved in more than 50 countries on five continents.

We hope you’ll consider a career with DEKRA North America as we strive to become the Global Partner for a Safe World!

DEKRA North America is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law .

DEKRA North America is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or accommodation while seeking employment, please email View email address on ziprecruiter.com, or call View phone number on ziprecruiter.com. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis .

DEKRA North America will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay.

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