We have partnered with our client in their search for a Senior Accounting Reconciliation Consultant to support a focused balance sheet reconciliation and accounting clean-up initiative within a manufacturing environment. This is a hybrid role based in the Atlanta, GA area.
This consultant will perform hands-on accounting analysis, investigate historical balances, and help the organization establish a clear and supportable understanding of its assets and liabilities. The assignment requires a forensic accounting mindset, strong analytical capabilities, and the ability to work independently while partnering effectively with cross-functional stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Perform a comprehensive review and analysis of balance sheet accounts.
- Complete detailed account reconciliations and identify unsupported, aged, or unusual balances.
- Investigate accounting discrepancies using a forensic accounting approach.
- Analyze and validate recorded assets and liabilities.
- Document the nature, purpose, and supporting detail for balance sheet accounts.
- Identify accounting and control gaps requiring remediation.
- Research historical transactions and resolve reconciliation issues.
- Organize findings and maintain clear supporting documentation.
- Communicate findings, risks, and recommended actions to stakeholders at multiple levels of the organization.
- Manage project priorities and deliverables within an accelerated engagement timeline.
- Partner with accounting, finance, operations, and other cross-functional teams as needed.
Required Qualifications
- Experience performing balance sheet reconciliations, account analysis, and accounting clean-up work.
- Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
- Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial controls, assets, and liabilities.
- Excellent analytical and investigative skills, including a forensic accounting mindset.
- Demonstrated ability to independently research and resolve complex accounting issues.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Experience working with SAP ERP systems, preferably SAP ECC.
- Working knowledge of SQL for research, analysis, or data extraction.
- Strong project management and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet time-sensitive deliverables.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate with stakeholders at multiple organizational levels.
- Self-motivated, flexible, and comfortable working in a hands-on, project-focused environment.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a cross-functional team.
About Korn Ferry
Korn Ferry unleashes potential in people, teams, and organizations. We work with our clients to design optimal organization structures, roles, and responsibilities. We help them hire the right people and advise them on how to reward and motivate their workforce while developing professionals as they navigate and advance their careers. To learn more, please visit Korn Ferry at www.Kornferry.com
