Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant - Duluth, GA Strong, Stable, and Growing Duluth based company has an immediate need for a Senior Accountant with strong general ledger experience. This is a permanent opportunity with excellent benefits. This is a highly visible role within the organization. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: General ledger ownership Prepare and analyze financial statements. Participate in monthly, quarterly, and yearly closing activities. Post monthly adjusting journal entries. Coordinate with external auditor’s yearly audit process, including internal control reviews. Analyze and prepare monthly financial statements and management reports and other sensitive and confidential reports. Perform analytical review of department expenses including trend and budget versus actual analyses and provide variance explanations. Prepare work paper support containing account analysis, financial statement support information including footnote information. Recommend and implement process improvements through high-level analysis and collaboration. Develop special reports and ad-hoc analyses. Qualifications: Requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting. 3-5 years of current accounting experience. Public accounting experience preferred. Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) Strong analytical skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Proven ability to successfully work in a team environment. Strong organizational and follow-up skills. Employment history showing a progression of duties/titles.