Senior Accountant

Mashburn•Atlanta, GA

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Mashburn is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant (Close & Reporting Lead) to join our accounting team in Atlanta. This role is critical to ensuring an efficient, accurate month-end close, preparation of monthly financials, audit support readiness, and strong internal controls. The ideal candidate is a proven industry accountant who has owned close responsibilities and can step into a fast-paced retail environment. This is a hands-on role requiring strong accounting fundamentals, attention to detail, and the ability to manage deadlines and deliverables independently. This position is a full-time salaried exempt role working onsite in our Atlanta, GA Headquarters.

Requirements

5+ years of progressive accounting experience in industry
Bachelor's degree in accounting
Demonstrated experience owning month-end close responsibilities
Strong understanding of balance sheet reconciliations, accruals, and financial statement preparation
High proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, lookups, reconciliation schedules, formulas)
Experience working in an accounting system or ERP
Ability to work independently, manage deadlines, and take ownership of outcomes
Positive and team-oriented attitude
Desire to grow professionally
Reflect our Core Values of Hard Work, Hopeful, Helpful, Humble, Nimble, Hospitable & Honest

Responsibilities

Work closely with the Controller to lead the month-end close process, including the close checklist, close calendar, and coordination across team members
Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, and month-end adjustments
Ensure monthly close and financial reporting deliverables are completed accurately and on time
Maintain consistent close documentation and supporting schedules
Prepare draft monthly financial statements and supporting schedules for review
Prepare budget vs. actual variance analysis and summarize key drivers and explanations for leadership
Identify trends, issues, and variances and proactively communicate findings to the Controller and CFO
Review routine reconciliations prepared by other accounting team members
Ensure reconciliations are complete, well-supported, and audit-ready
Identify opportunities to improve processes, strengthen internal controls, and increase automation, including through the use of AI
Coordinate and prepare audit support documentation, including PBC requests and audit schedules
Ensure supporting documentation is organized, accurate , and readily available
Assist with financial reporting, compliance requests, and other finance projects as needed