Overview
Senior Accountant
Metro Atlanta / Hybrid
Responsibilities
The Senior Accountant is responsible for managing accounting processes within a multi-entity private equity environment. This role supports accurate financial reporting, maintains the integrity of the general ledger, and ensures compliance with GAAP and internal controls. The Senior Accountant works closely with finance leadership, portfolio company teams, and external auditors to support timely close processes and high-quality financial reporting. The position requires strong technical accounting skills, attention to detail, and the ability to operate in a fast-paced environment with multiple entities, complex transactions, and investor reporting requirements
Financial Close & General Ledger
• Lead or support the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
• Prepare and review journal entries and account reconciliations
• Maintain accuracy and integrity of the general ledger across multiple entities
• Analyze balance sheet accounts and resolve variances
• Ensure timely completion of close checklists and supporting documentation
Financial Reporting
• Assist in the preparation of monthly financial statements and management reporting packages
• Support variance analysis and financial commentary for leadership
• Maintain schedules supporting key balance sheet and income statement accounts
• Ensure consistency of reporting across portfolio entities
Complex Transactions
• Account for acquisitions, discontinued operations, intercompany transactions, and consolidations
• Maintain schedules related to debt, interest calculations, and covenant reporting
• Assist with purchase accounting and fair value adjustments
Audit & Compliance
• Prepare audit schedules, support, and coordinate external audit requests
• Maintain documentation supporting internal controls and accounting policies
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and company accounting standards
Process Improvement
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and reduce manual work
• Assist with system implementations or ERP improvements
• Help maintain standardized processes across entities
Qualifications
Education
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• CPA, MBA, or Master's in Accounting preferred (often strongly preferred in PE environments)
Experience
• 2-6+ years accounting experience
• Public accounting or Big-4 / national firm background strongly valued
• Experience in multi-entity or PE-backed environments preferred
• Prior DSO or healthcare accounting experience preferred
Technical Skills
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP
• Advanced Excel skills (Xlookup, Pivot Tables, nested formulas, etc.) required
• Experience using data cubes preferred
• Experience with ERP systems (NetSuite, Sage Intacct, Great Plains, etc.)
• Ability to manage large data sets and reconciliations
Personal Attributes
• High attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective communicator with cross-functional teams
