Senior Accountant - Client Services

Landmark Properties•Athens, GA

About The Position

The Senior Accountant is responsible for reconciling account balances and bank statements, maintaining the general ledger, payroll, and intercompany transactions, and preparing month-end close procedures. The role ensures accuracy and effectiveness in accounting tasks and supports and reviews staff accountants’ work. The position oversees recurring accounting activities across corporate companies and properties, manages accounting assistants and bookkeepers, prepares monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial reports, and supports audit processes. Duties may be modified as organizational needs change.

Requirements

At least 4 years of experience in accounting.
Bachelor’s degree required.
Strong communication skills to deliver results internally across the organization.
Attention to detail and ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
Proactive attitude geared toward efficiency and process improvement as the company and responsibilities grow.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree focus in Accounting, Finance, or a relevant field.
CPA license.
Experience with accounting software, ERP systems, and databases.
Demonstrated experience leading accounting and financial close processes.
Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including understanding and applying advanced Excel features.

Responsibilities

Review, allocate, post, and reconcile accounts payable and receivable.
Create billbacks and expense allocations for properties, and manage invoicing and collections.
Create and post payroll allocations across corporate companies and properties.
Deposit and cut checks, manage cash accounts across companies, and reconcile bank accounts.
Create and post journal entries.
Track, post, and reconcile accruals, fixed assets, and other monthly transactions.
Post and invoice properties for monthly fees.
Manage accounting assistants and bookkeepers.
Prepare monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial reports.
Manage the monthly closing process, including completing closing schedules and ensuring complete, accurate, and correct books across companies.
Assist the Divisional Controller and VP of Accounting with audit processes.
Support and review staff accountants’ work.