Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant

Location: Atlanta (Buckhead)

Job Summary

PrideStaff is working with a client that is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join their team. You will prepare financial statements, verify financial records and transactions, analyze cash flow, review budgets and forecasts, oversee audits, and develop paperwork for regulatory reporting. When we hire junior accountants, you will also be responsible for training new staff and monitoring their work for accuracy. Our ideal candidate has at least two years of professional accounting experience with a track record for providing accurate and efficient work.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee accounts payable and receivable
• Prepare financial statements and regulatory reporting documents
• Analyze financial reports
• Maintain account balances and bank statements
• Assist with audits and taxes
• Prepare financial reports for taxes, regulatory agencies, and stockholders
• Manage general ledger and assist month-end and year-end close processes
• Supervise accounting department, junior employees, and accounting assistants
• Assist the accounting manager in preparing documents and interpreting complicated financial information for managers, executives, and C-Suite executives

Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, or related field
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license required
• 2+ years of experience as an accountant
• Proficient with Mircosoft Office Suite and accounting software
• Exceptional knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, cost accounting and cost control principles and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Advanced knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting best practices, laws, standards, and state/national regulations
• Excellent communication skills