Senior General Ledger Accountant

Location: Calhoun, GA

Department: Accounting

Reports to: Finance Director

A day in this role

Start your morning closing out reconciliations from month-end, move into reviewing GAAP-compliant financial statements before lunch, and finish your day advising leaders with data-driven insights. You’ll be the steady hand behind accurate reporting, efficient close cycles, and well-supported audits and tax filings.

What you’ll take ownership of

• Prepare and review monthly and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Lead month-end and year-end close, including journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Handle indirect tax compliance, including property tax, sales/use tax, and related returns.
• Analyze financial data, challenge outliers, spot trends, and translate findings into business recommendations.
• Deliver timely and accurate reporting to management.
• Partner on budgets and forecasts; investigate variances and explain drivers.
• Support external audits, lender information requests, and tax filing needs with clear documentation and explanations.
• Streamline processes and embed accounting best practices to improve efficiency and control.

What you bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• 3+ years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 1 year in a senior capacity.
• Deep knowledge of GAAP and relevant regulations.
• Proficiency with ERP platforms (e.g., Sage, NetSuite, JD Edwards, Oracle, SAP) and strong Excel skills.
• Exceptional analytical rigor, attention to detail, problem-solving capability, and organization.
• Clear communicator and collaborative teammate.

Impact

Your work enables confident decision-making across the business. You’ll improve the speed and quality of financial close, enhance reporting clarity, and make our audit and tax cycles smoother—while continuously raising the bar on process excellence.

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