Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant - Corporate Accounting
Location: Atlanta, GA (Remote)
Schedule: Monday-Friday, Full-Time
Employment Type: Full-Time, Exempt

About the Client

Our client is a large national distributor supporting professionals across the green industry, supplying products for landscaping, irrigation, lighting, turf care, hardscapes, nursery, and more. They pride themselves on exceptional customer service, deep industry knowledge, and a long history of supporting those who design, build, and maintain outdoor spaces.

Their culture emphasizes safety, teamwork, continuous improvement, and being a great place to work through strong associate development, benefits, and a collaborative environment. With hundreds of locations and continued expansion, they are seeking a Senior Accountant to join their Corporate Accounting team.

What You Get to Do:

Inventory Accounting & Month-End Close

• Perform monthly accounting close procedures, including journal entries, reconciliations, and required GAAP-compliant deliverables
• Prepare timely and accurate account reconciliations for assigned accounts
• Research inventory transactions, evaluate proper accounting treatment, and recommend corrections
• Develop, document, implement, and manage inventory accounting processes, controls, and systems
• Support interim and annual audit activities through schedules, analyses, and documentation
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements
• Research accounting issues and provide technical guidance as needed

Process Improvement & Systems Optimization

• Identify opportunities to streamline and enhance accounting processes, systems, and reporting
• Implement best practices to support efficiency and scalability as the organization grows
• Assist colleagues with related tasks and cross-functional needs
• Manage ad-hoc projects as required

Reporting and Analysis

• Ensure accurate compilation, analysis, and reporting of accounting data
• Provide analysis and reporting for assigned balance sheet accounts
• Support project-related reporting and ad-hoc analysis

Policies & Internal Controls

• Develop, document, implement, and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
• Assist with ongoing updates and testing related to Sarbanes-Oxley compliance
• Partner with business units and finance teams to resolve issues and ensure adherence to established policies

Travel Requirement: What You Need to Succeed:

Education

• BS in Accounting or related business degree required
• CPA or CPA track preferred

Experience

• Minimum 4+ years of accounting experience; public accounting is a plus
• Minimum 2+ years working in the accounting close process
• Experience with Microsoft D365 F&O or similar ERP platforms
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills preferred

Competencies

• Strong execution and follow-through
• Sound judgment and timely decision-making
• Professional confidence and emotional self-awareness
• Ability to influence and collaborate across teams
• Innovative mindset and continuous improvement orientation
• Customer-focused and service-driven
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to function as a business partner across departments

Functional Skills

• Solid understanding of US GAAP and emerging accounting issues
• Knowledge of financial systems and accounting processes
• Strong planning, organization, and time-management abilities

What's In It for You:

• Competitive compensation
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• Tuition reimbursement

Apply Now!

A recruiter will review your background and reach out if your experience aligns with the role.

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