Senior Accountant (General Accounting)

Job Title: Senior Accountant (General Accounting)  
Duration: 3 months (contract) 
Location: Atlanta, GA Onsite 

Address: 68 Mitchell St, 6th Floor, Atlanta, Georgia 30303 
 

Key Skills Governmental accounting, reconciliations, journal entries, financial analysis, GASB, grants, ERP systems, Oracle, Excel, audit support, internal controls, problem-solving, detail-oriented, self-directed. 

Job Description: 

We are seeking a highly skilled and self-motivated Senior Accountant with experience in governmental accounting and public accounting. This position requires strong technical expertise, particularly in managing complex reconciliations, preparing and reviewing journal entries, and conducting detailed financial analysis. The ideal candidate thrives with minimal supervision, demonstrates exceptional problem-solving abilities, and has a proven track record of analyzing and resolving financial issues independently. 

Job Responsibilities: 

• Perform and review complex account reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards. 
• Prepare and review journal entries, maintaining accuracy and timeliness.  
• Conduct financial analyses to identify variances, trends, and potential issues, providing actionable recommendations.  
• Work independently to identify, analyze, and resolve accounting discrepancies or irregularities with minimal guidance.  
• Assist with the preparation of financial reports, ensuring compliance with governmental accounting standards (e.g., GASB).  
• Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules, reconciling accounts, and addressing auditor inquiries. 

Must Have Skills: 

• Advanced knowledge of governmental accounting standards (e.g., GASB).  
• Experience in accounting for grants, fixed assets, cash management, revenue recognition, accounts payable, payroll, or other relevant areas.  
• Direct experience working in a large ERP environment and accounting systems; Oracle experience is highly desired. 
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel including extensive use of Pivot Tables, formulas, data collections, and management.  
• Exceptional analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. 
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to ensure accuracy and completeness in all financial processes and reporting.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines. 

Qualifications: 

Experience: 

• Serve as a resource for technical accounting issues and provide expertise to support decision-making. 
• Assist in documenting Standard Operating Procedures. 
• Prepare analysis and information for special requests as they occur.

Education:  

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field required. 

Email your resume to: usjobs@mavensoft.com 
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