Senior Staff Accountant

Work Setting: Hybrid schedule in Duluth, GA - Tuesday and Wednesday onsite, Monday/Thursday/Friday remote

Compensation: $90,000 to $100,000 base salary

Bonus: Discretionary annual bonus eligibility based on company and individual performance

Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, and comprehensive employer benefits package

Position Summary

A growing, acquisition-focused services organization is seeking a Senior Staff Accountant to join its finance and accounting team supporting a dynamic business segment experiencing continued growth.

This is a hands-on accounting role responsible for month-end close, general ledger accounting, reconciliations, financial analysis, and process improvement. The successful candidate will own key accounting responsibilities while working closely with finance leadership in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate is a proactive accounting professional who enjoys taking ownership, improving processes, and working in a lean team where versatility and initiative are highly valued.

Key Responsibilities
• Prepare and record journal entries, including accruals, revenue, labor, and other recurring accounting activities
• Support timely and accurate month-end close in accordance with U.S. GAAP
• Perform account reconciliations and maintain the integrity of assigned general ledger accounts
• Analyze monthly P&L results and investigate budget-to-actual variances
• Prepare schedules and supporting documentation for audits and financial reporting
• Assist with acquisition integrations, accounting process improvements, and system enhancements
• Leverage advanced Excel skills to improve reporting, automate manual processes, and analyze financial data
• Partner with finance leadership and cross-functional teams to ensure accurate and timely financial information

Required Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting (Finance degree considered with relevant accounting experience)
• 3-5 years of accounting experience with at least two years in general ledger or corporate accounting
• Strong month-end close, journal entry, and account reconciliation experience
• Solid understanding of U.S. GAAP and financial statement preparation
• Advanced Excel skills, including functions such as XLOOKUP, VLOOKUP, SUMIFS, INDEX/MATCH, and IF formulas
• Experience working with ERP systems
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment while working independently and collaboratively

Preferred Backgrounds
• Corporate accounting or general ledger accounting
• Multi-entity or acquisition-focused organizations
• Service-based or project-based businesses
• Experience supporting external audits and financial reporting
• Process improvement and accounting automation initiatives
• Senior Staff Accountant, GL Accountant, Corporate Accountant, or Staff Accountant backgrounds

Why This Opportunity
• Hybrid schedule with three remote workdays each week
• Opportunity to own meaningful accounting processes within a growing business segment
• Collaborative, close-knit accounting team with direct exposure to finance leadership
• Opportunity to support acquisitions and process improvement initiatives
• Strong long-term career growth as the company continues to expand
• Ideal role for an experienced Staff Accountant looking to step into broader responsibilities without moving immediately into people management