Senior Staff Accountant

NorthPoint Search Group•Athens, GA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Staff Accountant plays a critical role in strengthening financial processes and supporting the company’s next stage of growth. This position focuses heavily on fixed assets, general accounting, ERP optimization, and cross-functional collaboration with plant operations. The ideal candidate enjoys improving systems, building scalable processes, and delivering accurate, insightful financial reporting in a fast-evolving manufacturing environment.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in a manufacturing accounting environment (required).
Strong understanding of fixed assets, construction accounting, financial reporting, and general ledger processes.
Proficiency in MS Excel (lookups, pivot tables, automation mindset) and Power BI.
Experience with ERP systems and process optimization.
BS in Accounting preferred.
Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Lead daily financial operations and ensure accurate reporting in accordance with US GAAP.
Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, schedules, and manage month-end close activities.
Support cash analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and variance reporting.
Assist with year-end audits and government/internal reporting requirements.
Maintain and analyze fixed asset records, including roll-forwards, lifecycle reporting, and inventory tie-outs.
Participate in accounting for new construction and R&D projects.
Partner with plant operations to ensure accounting accurately reflects production changes.
Implement and enhance ERP functionality (Infor or Oracle experience preferred).
Document standard operating procedures and build scalable accounting processes.
Contribute to automation and continuous improvement initiatives across finance.
Review and approve payment activities including wires, ACH, and positive pay.