Senior Accountant

F&W Forestry Services is looking for an experienced full-time Senior Accountant to join our Financial Reporting Group (FRG) in Albany, Georgia.

Founded in Albany in 1962, F&W Forestry Services has grown into an international forestry consulting firm with more than 200 professionals serving clients across the U.S., U.K., and South America. Our Financial Reporting Group provides accounting and financial support to timberland owners and investors, including accounts payable and receivable, financial and management reporting, audit assistance, and property valuation support.

As a Senior Accountant, you’ll take a leadership role within FRG, working closely with accounting staff, clients, auditors, tax professionals, and other stakeholders.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supervise and support staff accountants and accounting clerks
• Oversee period-end close, financial statements, tax filings, A/P, A/R, and special projects
• Ensure financial statements and work papers comply with applicable U.S. GAAP or IFRS standards
• Serve as a primary liaison with clients, third-party auditors, and tax professionals
• Analyze financial data and prepare reports for clients and management
• Evaluate and implement technical accounting matters
• Improve accounting controls, systems, procedures, and business processes
• Help recruit, train, and develop accounting team members
• Recommend, test, and implement improvements to F&W’s accounting systems

The ideal candidate is a motivated accounting professional who enjoys working as part of a team, communicates effectively with clients and colleagues, and can manage complex projects and deadlines.

Qualifications include:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related business field
• Proven experience as a financial controller, accounting supervisor, chief accountant, or senior accountant
• Experience directing and supervising accounting staff
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical accounting skills
• Excellent interpersonal and professional communication skills
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Power Query, Power Pivot, pivot tables, and advanced functions
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  
  Experience with
  Microsoft Dynamics SL, Excel Power Query, and/or Prospero is a plus

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match on day 1
• Vacation and sick pay
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Casual work environment

Join a team that combines decades of forestry expertise with sophisticated financial and accounting services for timberland owners and investors.

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