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Accounting Manager

GHJ, Woodstock, Georgia, United States

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Job Description

Job Description

GHJ Search and Staffing serves as the recruitment division of GHJ, a prominent national accounting and advisory firm. Our team provides qualified Accounting and Finance professionals on a temporary and permanent basis across a broad range of industries. GHJ’s relationship with our Global Advisory and Accounting Network provides the resources needed to better understand client’s needs, attract a higher caliber of candidates and assess candidate potential. Overview

An established and rapidly growing homebuilding organization is seeking an experienced

Accounting Manager

to oversee the daily operations of its accounting department. This position plays a key leadership role in ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining strong internal controls, and driving process improvements. The Accounting Manager will oversee general ledger activities, lead a team of accounting professionals, and support financial planning and audit initiatives. Key Responsibilities

Supervise, mentor, and develop a team of accounting professionals, including staff and AP/AR specialists. Oversee general ledger functions, including journal entries, reconciliations, and accruals. Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes to ensure timely and accurate reporting. Review and analyze financial statements, reports, and data to identify trends, variances, and improvement opportunities. Partner cross-functionally with finance, operations, and HR to support budgeting, forecasting, and decision-making. Maintain and strengthen internal controls; assist with ensuring SOX compliance. Prepare audit schedules and coordinate with internal and external auditors to support audit requests. Implement process improvements, new accounting procedures, and system enhancements to optimize efficiency and accuracy. Stay up to date with evolving accounting standards and industry best practices. Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required. CPA required. 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 2 years in a supervisory or management capacity. Strong working knowledge of GAAP and internal control best practices. Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or NetSuite; familiarity with Microsoft Business Central (BC) preferred. Background in public accounting a plus. Advanced Excel skills and proficiency in financial reporting tools. Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Proven ability to lead and develop a team in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. #GHJSS #LI-SV1