Senior Accountant (General Accounting)

Atlanta, GA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 16-10-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job ID: 64989

Position: Senior Accountant (General Accounting)

Department: ATL - DOF

Location: 68 Mitchell St 6th Floor Atlanta GA 30303

Duration:6 Months

Position Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and self-motivated Accountant with experience in governmental accounting and public accounting.
This position requires strong technical expertise particularly in managing complex reconciliations preparing and reviewing journal entries and conducting detailed financial analysis.
The ideal candidate thrives with minimal supervision demonstrates exceptional problem-solving abilities and has a proven track record of analyzing and resolving financial issues independently.

Key Responsibilities:

Perform and review complex account reconciliations ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
Prepare and review journal entries maintaining accuracy and timeliness.
Conduct financial analyses to identify variances trends and potential issues providing actionable recommendations.
Work independently to identify analyze and resolve accounting discrepancies or irregularities with minimal guidance.
Assist with the preparation of financial reports ensuring compliance with governmental accounting standards (e.g. GASB).
Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules reconciling accounts and addressing auditor inquiries.

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor s degree in accounting Finance or a related field required;

Experience:

8 years of relevant accounting experience
Experience in in governmental accounting is highly desired
Experience in public accounting roles is highly desired.
Demonstrated expertise in complex reconciliations journal entries and financial analysis.

Skills:

Advanced knowledge of governmental accounting standards (e.g. GASB).
Experience in accounting for grants fixed assets cash management revenue recognition accounts payable payroll or other relevant areas.
Direct experience working in large ERP environment and accounting systems Oracle experience is highly desired.
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel including extensive use of Pivot Tables formulas data collections and management.
Exceptional analytical organizational and problem-solving skills.
Strong attention to detail with the ability to ensure accuracy and completeness in all financial processes and reporting.
Ability to work independently manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Job ID: 64989 Position: Senior Accountant (General Accounting) Department: ATL - DOF Location: 68 Mitchell St 6th Floor Atlanta GA 30303 Duration:6 Months Position Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled and self-motivated Accountant with experience in governmental accounting and public accou...