General Accounting Senior Accountant

The Intersect Group is partnering with a well-established North American manufacturing organization that supports commercial, industrial, and infrastructure markets through a broad portfolio of essential products and solutions. With decades of operational excellence, continued expansion, and strategic acquisitions, the company has built a reputation for quality, innovation, and long-term stability. The organization offers a collaborative environment where accounting professionals can gain exposure to complex business operations, growth initiatives, and leadership visibility.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual general ledger activity across multiple business units and operational locations
• Perform balance sheet and income statement account reconciliations while maintaining detailed audit support and documentation
• Partner with operational and finance leaders to investigate, analyze, and explain financial statement variances
• Prepare and post monthly journal entries and support period-end close activities
• Assist with annual audit preparation, audit schedules, and external reporting requirements
• Support acquisition integration activities including reconciliations, accounting analyses, technical accounting documentation, and journal entries
• Develop and generate financial reports utilizing reporting tools, business intelligence platforms, and advanced Excel functionality
• Review staff accountant work product and provide mentorship and guidance when needed
• Identify process improvement opportunities that enhance efficiency, reporting accuracy, and scalability
• Support special projects, ad hoc financial analyses, and strategic accounting initiatives

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 2+ years of progressive accounting experience within a large corporate environment, public accounting firm, or a combination of both
• CPA certification or active CPA track strongly preferred
• Big 4 or large public accounting firm experience with multiple busy seasons highly preferred
• Experience supporting a large public company environment preferred
• Strong understanding of US GAAP and corporate accounting principles
• Manufacturing industry experience strongly preferred
• Experience working with large ERP systems; JD Edwards experience is a plus
• Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables, XLOOKUP, INDEX MATCH, financial analysis, and manipulation of large datasets
• Experience with Power BI, financial reporting tools, or business intelligence platforms preferred
• Demonstrated ability to research accounting issues, solve problems independently, and collaborate across departments
• Strong communication skills, attention to detail, adaptability, and ability to manage competing priorities
• Stable career progression and a track record of professional growth preferred

Benefits

• Newly created position driven by continued company growth and acquisition activity
• Opportunity to work for a large, financially stable organization with significant market presence
• Exposure to acquisition integration and complex accounting initiatives
• Clear opportunities for professional development and career advancement
• Collaborative leadership team that values new ideas and process improvements
• High visibility role with interaction across accounting, finance, and operations
• Competitive compensation package including bonus potential

Pay

$95,000 to $100,000 + Annual Bonus

Location: Johns Creek, GA (Local Candidates Only)

Type: Direct Hire