We are looking for a Senior Accountant to join a growing manufacturing organization in Thomson, Georgia. This role is ideal for a motivated, detail-oriented accounting specialist who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, partnering with cross-functional teams, and supporting accurate financial reporting. The position offers the opportunity to contribute to month-end close, reconciliations, audit preparation, and ongoing process improvement while working closely with finance leadership.
Responsibilities:
- Manage general ledger activity by recording financial transactions accurately and maintaining supporting documentation.
- Perform detailed account reconciliations, including monthly balance sheet reviews, to ensure the integrity of financial records.
- Prepare journal entries, analyze variances, and support the timely completion of month-end and periodic closing activities.
- Track fixed asset activity by recording additions, disposals, and depreciation-related information in accordance with company policy.
- Develop financial reports and analysis to support fiscal tracking, performance monitoring, and informed business decisions.
- Coordinate materials and schedules needed for external audit requests and assist in responding to auditor inquiries.
- Partner with the Corporate Controller and internal teams, including sales stakeholders, to verify accounting data and resolve discrepancies.
- Contribute to special assignments and recommend enhancements to accounting procedures and internal controls that improve efficiency and reduce complexity.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
- 3-5 years of progressively responsible accounting experience, ideally within a manufacturing setting.
- Strong understanding of general ledger accounting, month-end close, and financial reporting processes.
- Demonstrated experience preparing journal entries and completing account and bank reconciliations.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with the ability to organize, analyze, and validate financial data.
- Excellent attention to detail, sound judgment with confidential information, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines effectively.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills to work productively with colleagues across different functions.
- Experience using Sage and/or Microsoft Access is considered an advantage.