We are looking for an Accounting Manager to join a team in Atlanta, Georgia on a contract basis with the potential for a permanent position. This role will oversee core accounting operations, support an accurate and timely close process, and help maintain reliable financial reporting. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in general ledger management, reconciliations, and audit support within a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the monthly close cycle by coordinating deadlines, reviewing entries, and ensuring financial results are finalized on schedule.
- Oversee general ledger activity to maintain accurate records and support consistent accounting practices across reporting periods.
- Prepare, review, and approve journal entries with a focus on completeness, accuracy, and proper documentation.
- Perform and monitor account reconciliations, resolving discrepancies promptly and ensuring supporting schedules are up to date.
- Partner with internal and external auditors by organizing requested materials, answering questions, and supporting financial statement audit activities.
- Analyze financial data and reporting outputs to identify variances, investigate issues, and recommend corrective actions.
- Support accounting processes within Oracle and Oracle Fusion, including troubleshooting reporting or transaction-related issues as needed.
- Help manage accounting process updates or system-related changes when applicable, ensuring continuity and accurate financial reporting.
- Proven experience managing month-end close activities within a corporate accounting environment.
- Strong knowledge of general ledger accounting, journal entry preparation, and account reconciliation procedures.
- Hands-on experience supporting financial statement audits and responding to audit documentation requests.
- Proficiency with Oracle and Oracle Fusion in an accounting or financial reporting setting.
- Ability to review financial information carefully and identify inconsistencies or reporting issues.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills for working with auditors, finance teams, and business partners.