Accounting Manager

GHJ Search and Staffing serves as the recruitment division of GHJ, a prominent national accounting and advisory firm. Our team provides qualified Accounting and Finance professionals on a temporary and permanent basis across a broad range of industries. GHJ’s relationship with our Global Advisory and Accounting Network provides the resources needed to better understand client’s needs, attract a higher caliber of candidates and assess candidate potential.

Overview

We are collaborating with a reputable and expanding global company in the Atlanta area that is looking to hire a Senior Accountant for their U.S. team.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee AR/AP functions, ensuring timely processing of invoices, customer payments, collections activities, vendor payments, account reconciliations, and accurate financial recordkeeping.
• Assist with the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, including journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and preparation of supporting schedules and reports.
• Monitor and analyze financial transactions and account activity to ensure compliance with accounting principles, company policies, and internal controls while identifying and resolving discrepancies.
• Prepare, review, and maintain financial reports, aging schedules, cash flow information, and other accounting records to support management decision-making and audit requirements.
• Manage inventory accounting activities, including the procurement, control, and tracking of MRO and OEM inventory, ensuring accurate valuation and reporting.
• Supervise, train, and develop Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable staff, establishing priorities, monitoring performance, and ensuring departmental objectives and deadlines are achieved.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning initiatives by analyzing financial data, providing recommendations for process improvements, and collaborating with leadership and cross-functional departments to achieve organizational goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or similar
• 4+ years of related accounting experience