Senior Accountant; Alpharetta, GA

Position: Senior Accountant (Alpharetta, GA)
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

* Oversees calculating, posting, and verification of financial data for use in maintaining accounting records.

* Day-to-day requirements including but not limited to:

* Record and reconcile intercompany transactions and balances, partner with other entities to resolve discrepancies

* Account for employee benefits including healthcare, 401(k), and other benefit plans, partner with HR and payroll teams to ensure completeness and accuracy

* Manage payroll accounting, including recording payroll journal entries, reconciling payroll-related balance sheet accounts (wages payable, payroll taxes, benefits), and ensuring alignment between payroll subledger and general ledger

* Partner with payroll providers (e.g., ADP) and internal teams to investigate and resolve variances, mapping issues, and posting discrepancies

* Coordinate with cross-functional business partners to track new, modified, and terminated leases, ensuring timely updates to accounting records in accordance with ASC 842 / IFRS 16; ensure accurate reporting of right-of-use (ROU) assets and lease liabilities

* Manage accounting for capital projects, including tracking capital expenditures, reviewing project costs for proper capitalization, and ensuring timely placement into service and depreciation commencement

* Record and reconcile lease-related journal entries and balances

* Coordinate with business partners to track new, modified, or terminated leases

* Support SOX compliance efforts including documentation, testing, and remediation

* Monitor and analyze balance sheet movements within accrual and provision accounts, including general reserves and settlement provisions, ensuring appropriate support and justification

* Load, validate, and manage financial data within the consolidation system; ensure completeness, accuracy, and proper mapping of trial balance data across entities

* Month End Close activities:

* Prepare and post journal entries and ensure accuracy of financial data

* Perform monthly account reconciliations and variance analysis

* Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes

* Maintain compliance with GAAP/IFRS and company accounting policies

* Maintains balance sheet account reconciliations monthly including:

* Prepare and review reconciliations for assigned accounts

* Investigate and resolve discrepancies timely

* Ensuring assigned balance sheet accounts are in accordance with IFRS guidelines and/or the Company Accounting Manual.

* Supports Accounting team in providing documentation for internal, external, and tax audits.

* Supports team with special projects and other reporting requirements as needed.

* Conforms with and abides by all regulations, policies, work procedures and instructions.

COMPETENCY OR POSITION REQUIREMENTS (knowledge, skills, and abilities)

* Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Communicates with co-workers, management, and business partners in a courteous and professional manner.

* Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software as well as other accounting software programs.

* Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced environment.

* Ability to anticipate work needs and interact professionally with team members.

* Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE (required levels)

* Bachelor's degree required; CPA preferred.

* Minimum five years' experience in g/l accounting, including experience with monthly closing cycles. Manufacturing accounting a plus.

* Experience with Syteline and SAP ERP systems preferred.