Accounting Manager Job at GHJ Search and Staffing in Woodstock

Base pay range: $110,000.00/yr - $120,000.00/yr

Overview

An established and rapidly growing construction organization is seeking an 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. GHJ Search and Staffing serves as the recruitment division of GHJ, a prominent national accounting and advisory firm.

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.
• 5+ years of experience
• Background in public accounting a plus.
• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency in financial reporting tools.

Additional Details

• Location: Woodstock, GA
• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Accounting/Auditing and Finance
• Industries: Staffing and Recruiting

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