Senior Staff Accountant

Mrlp Llp•Roswell, GA

13d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Staff Accountant is responsible for supporting the day-to-day accounting operations of the company, ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining strong internal controls, and assisting with month-end and year-end close activities. This role works closely with cross-functional teams to reconcile accounts, analyze financial data, support audits, and drive process improvements. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
3–6+ years of progressive accounting experience.
Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and accounting principles.
Experience with general ledger accounting and financial reporting.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and data analysis.
Experience with ERP systems such as NetSuite, Dynamics, SAP, Oracle, or similar.
Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
Ability to collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders across departments.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States now and in the future.

Nice To Haves

Public accounting experience preferred.
CPA certification or CPA candidate preferred.
Knowledge in MS Business Central is a plus.

Responsibilities

Prepare and record journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations.
Lead assigned areas of the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
Reconcile balance sheet accounts and investigate variances.
Analyze financial results and provide explanations for significant fluctuations.
Assist in the preparation of monthly financial statements and management reports.
Support annual financial statement audits, tax compliance, and other regulatory filings.
Maintain fixed asset records and depreciation schedules.
Review and monitor transactions to ensure compliance with accounting policies and internal controls.
Partner with operations and department managers to resolve accounting issues and improve processes.
Assist with cash management, treasury activities, and bank reconciliations as needed.
Support budgeting and forecasting activities by providing financial data and analysis.
Identify opportunities to automate processes and improve efficiency within the accounting function.
Assist with system implementations, upgrades, and process documentation.
Perform special projects and ad hoc analyses as assigned.