We have partnered with our client in their search for an Accounting Analyst Consultant to support general ledger accounting, financial reporting, account reconciliations, and month-end close activities within a manufacturing environment. This is a hybrid role based in the Atlanta, GA area.
The consultant will help ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting in accordance with GAAP. This individual-contributor role will work closely with accounting, finance, and operational stakeholders while supporting journal entries, financial analysis, balance sheet reconciliations, audit requests, and accounting-process improvements.
Responsibilities
- Prepare journal entries, supporting analyses, and financial reports for assigned accounts and business areas.
- Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close activities.
- Review financial results for completeness and accuracy.
- Perform trial balance and flux analyses to identify and investigate unusual account activity.
- Prepare monthly balance sheet account reconciliations using BlackLine.
- Research and resolve accounting discrepancies and reconciliation issues.
- Support accounting activities involving the general ledger, inventory, material pricing, and goods receipt reconciliation.
- Maintain assigned financial subsystems or ERP modules and support their efficient day-to-day operation.
- Compile and analyze financial information in accordance with GAAP.
- Monitor compliance with established accounting policies, processes, and internal controls.
- Prepare and maintain accounting-process and control documentation.
- Identify opportunities for process improvements and system enhancements.
- Work directly with operational stakeholders to provide accounting and financial support for new initiatives and ongoing business activities.
- Prepare reports, schedules, and supplemental information for monthly, quarterly, and annual audit requests.
- Support special projects and ad hoc reporting as assigned.
- Collaborate with finance managers, budget managers, accounting colleagues, and operational personnel to promote accurate reporting.
Required Qualifications
- General ledger accounting and month-end close experience.
- Experience preparing journal entries, financial analyses, and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Knowledge of GAAP and financial-reporting principles.
- Experience working in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
- Experience supporting inventory-related accounting processes.
- Prior experience using a large ERP system.
- Experience working in a large, multi-location business environment.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- High level of integrity and commitment to accurate financial reporting.
- Strong interpersonal skills and a customer-service orientation.
- Ability to work effectively with accounting, finance, operations, and management stakeholders.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Effective time-management skills, including the ability to prioritize competing assignments and meet deadlines.
- Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a cross-functional team.
Title Accounting Analyst - Supply Chain
Location Hybrid, Atlanta
Client Industry Manufacturing
Compensation $40-$60/hr
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