Accountant IV - 3753037

Presented by The Intersect Group, we are partnering with a highly respected global organization delivering technology-enabled business solutions and services. The company is known for its commitment to operational excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement while maintaining a collaborative and employee-focused culture.

About the role

The Senior Accountant Contractor will play a critical role within the Global Accounting Operations team, supporting the delivery of accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting. This position will partner closely with Accounting, Finance, Treasury, and Accounts Payable teams to ensure accounting transactions are properly recorded and analyzed. The role requires strong technical accounting knowledge, attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Location: Alpharetta, GA (Hybrid) – Local candidates only. This is a 5-month contract with potential for permanent conversion. Pay rate: $61/hour.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and post journal entries including accruals, allocations, reclassifications, and other accounting adjustments
• Manage and support month-end close processes and external journal entry submissions
• Prepare and review complex balance sheet account reconciliations and perform detailed variance analysis
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal accounting policies, and regulatory requirements
• Partner with Finance, Treasury, and Accounts Payable teams to address accounting-related matters and provide financial guidance
• Assist with quarterly reviews, annual audits, and requests from internal and external auditors
• Analyze accounting processes and recommend improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy
• Support SOX compliance activities and ensure adherence to established internal controls

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience in staff and senior accounting roles
• Experience working within a large public company or complex corporate accounting environment
• Strong understanding of GAAP, financial reporting, month-end close, accrual accounting, and balance sheet reconciliations
• Experience preparing and analyzing financial statements and reporting on variances
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications including Excel, Outlook, Teams, Word, and PowerPoint
• Experience working with Google Workspace applications including Sheets and Docs
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate across multiple departments
• Ability to prioritize competing deadlines and perform effectively in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Oracle Financial Systems
• CPA certification
• Experience supporting public company accounting and SOX compliance initiatives
• Process improvement and documentation experience

Benefits

• Join a well-established global organization with a collaborative and high-performing accounting team
• Gain exposure to complex accounting operations and cross-functional business initiatives
• Opportunity to contribute to process improvement efforts and operational excellence initiatives
• Work closely with experienced finance and accounting leaders
• Potential for long-term employment based on performance and business needs