Senior Accountant (Alpharetta, GA)

About the role

This position reports into the Controller, managing various accounting functions including general ledger maintenance and reconciliations, assisting in month end financial closing with associated analysis and reporting. The position involves management and maintenance of payroll and benefits accounting, lease accounting, capital projects, various intercompany transactions, and SOX compliance, overseeing balances in certain key provision accounts, and other responsibilities as needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversees calculating, posting, and verification of financial data for use in maintaining accounting records.
• Day-to-day requirements including but not limited to:
• Record and reconcile intercompany transactions and balances, partner with other entities to resolve discrepancies
• Account for employee benefits including healthcare, 401(k), and other benefit plans, partner with HR and payroll teams to ensure completeness and accuracy
• Manage payroll accounting, including recording payroll journal entries, reconciling payroll-related balance sheet accounts (wages payable, payroll taxes, benefits), and ensuring alignment between payroll subledger and general ledger
• Partner with payroll providers (e.g., ADP) and internal teams to investigate and resolve variances, map issues, and post discrepancies
• Career with cross-functional business partners to track new, modified, and terminated leases, ensuring timely updates to accounting records in accordance with ASC 842 / IFRS 16; ensure accurate reporting of right-of-use (ROU) assets and lease liabilities
• Manage accounting for capital projects, including tracking capital expenditures, reviewing project costs for proper capitalization, and ensuring timely placement into service and depreciation commencement
• Record and reconcile lease-related journal entries and balances
• Coordinate with business partners to track new, modified, or terminated leases
• Support SOX compliance efforts including documentation, testing, and remediation
• Maintain balance sheet account reconciliations monthly including:
• Prepare and review reconciliations for assigned accounts
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies timely
• Ensure assigned balance sheet accounts are in accordance with IFRS guidelines and/or the Company Accounting Manual.
• Supports Accounting team in providing documentation for internal, external, and tax audits.
• Supports team with special projects and other reporting requirements as needed.
• Conforms with and abides by all regulations, policies, work procedures and instructions.

Competency or Position Requirements (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Communicates with co-workers, management, and business partners in a courteous and professional manner.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software as well as other accounting software programs.
• Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to anticipate work needs and interact professionally with team members.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Education and Experience (Required Levels)

• Bachelor’s degree required; CPA preferred.
• Minimum five years’ experience in g/l accounting, including experience with monthly closing cycles. Manufacturing accounting a plus.
• Experience with Syteline and SAP ERP systems preferred.