Accounting + Advisory Services Senior Accountant

Smith & Howard•Chattanooga, TN

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Smith + Howard is a family of companies offering tax, audit, accounting and advisory, and wealth management services. Headquartered in Atlanta, the firm has offices across the Southeast while maintaining a local-firm atmosphere. The Accounting and Advisory Services team offers an entrepreneurial environment focused on skill development, creative thinking, client service, and career advancement. As a Senior Accountant on the Controllership Services team, you will work directly with clients as an outsourced controller, supporting accounting, consulting, business analysis, and financial reporting needs. Clients represent a broad range of industries and may require support with SEC financial reporting, foreign currency accounting, financial modeling and estimates, financial statement consolidation, and analytical procedures that inform client recommendations. The role is based in a hybrid arrangement out of the Chattanooga office.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or another relevant degree program.
CPA licensed or eligible, with an existing path to obtain licensure.
Three to six years of accounting experience, including two years of public accounting.
Comfortable working hybrid out of the Chattanooga office.

Responsibilities

Provide full-cycle accounting support, including general ledger review, journal entries, account reconciliations, accounts payable, payroll, and month-end close.
Prepare financial statements, supporting schedules, and management reports in accordance with U.S. GAAP and other applicable accounting standards.
Execute client engagements involving accounting cleanup, cash-to-accrual conversions, month-end close support, process improvements, and accounting system transitions.
Analyze financial results, identify trends, variances, and potential issues, and develop practical solutions to improve reporting accuracy and efficiency.
Provide hands-on support to clients, taking ownership of deliverables, deadlines, and client needs while proactively communicating challenges and progress.
Identify opportunities to improve client accounting processes, internal controls, and financial reporting through best practices and technology.
Collaborate with team members and provide coaching and guidance when appropriate.
Maintain firm standards for quality, confidentiality, and billable hours.