Sr. Staff Accountant - Financial Reporting & Controls

Candidates Open to Relocation to Savannah, GA will also be considered. Relo Assistance Offered.

Position Overview

Ledgent Finance & Accounting's client is actively seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Senior Staff Accountant to join their team in Georgia. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in financial reporting, compliance, and process enhancement within a dynamic retail environment. This position is ideal for an individual who thrives in collaborative settings, enjoys tackling operational challenges, and possesses a strong foundation in accounting standards and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close cycles through preparation of journal entries, schedules, and account analyses.
• Perform detailed reconciliations across balance sheet accounts, investigating variances and ensuring timely resolution.
• Assist with preparation of internal financial reporting and contribute to external reporting requirements, including exposure to SEC-related filings.
• Execute SOX compliance procedures, including control testing and risk assessment activities, ensuring adherence to internal governance standards.
• Collaborate with internal and external auditors by preparing documentation, responding to inquiries, and assisting with remediation efforts.
• Apply technical accounting guidance (e.g., revenue recognition, income taxes, leasing) and support interpretation and implementation as needed.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to improve workflows, identify inefficiencies, and help implement scalable accounting processes.
• Serve as a contributing resource within a designated technical accounting area, supporting ongoing analysis, documentation, and compliance efforts (lease accounting experience is strongly preferred).
• Assist with ongoing enhancements tied to accounting systems and reporting tools, particularly within retail-focused ERP environments.
• Take ownership of smaller-scale initiatives aimed at improving accuracy, efficiency, or transparency within accounting operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance required.
• Approximately 3+ years of relevant experience, including exposure to general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Background in public accounting (especially with SEC clients) or a blend of public and industry experience is strongly preferred.
• Foundational understanding of SOX compliance and internal control frameworks, with hands-on execution experience.
• Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP, including familiarity with areas such as revenue recognition (ASC 606), income taxes (ASC 740), and lease accounting (ASC 842 preferred).
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to and improve accounting processes; comfortable working in environments with evolving procedures.
• Experience supporting-not necessarily owning-components of the close and reporting cycle.
• Proficiency in accounting systems and reporting tools; experience with retail ERP platforms (e.g., legacy AS400-based or similar environments) is a plus.
• Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Clear and professional communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams and levels of the organization.
• Curious, self-motivated, and engaged-someone who asks questions, seeks to understand, and contributes ideas.

Preferred Credentials

• CPA designation (or progress toward certification).
• Experience within retail, publicly traded organizations, or environments with complex reporting requirements.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.