Job Description
The Sr. Accountant will support advanced financial accounting activities including revenue recognition, journal entries, account reconciliations, monthly financial statements, financial analysis, and month-end reporting. This individual will also provide accounting guidance to internal stakeholders, maintain process documentation, support audit requests, and present financial results and analysis to executive management.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
Record monthly revenues, regulatory fees, and taxes in accordance with GAAP, FERC, and SEC requirements
Prepare monthly accounting entries and supporting documentation
Maintain financial records covering assets, liabilities, P&L, accounts receivable, purchasing, and related activity
Explain monthly Trial Balance results to accounting leadership
Analyze financial results and provide findings to executive management
Perform balance-sheet account reconciliation analysis
Prepare internal and financial reports, including actual vs. budget analysis
Research accounting issues and support special projects/data requests
Ensure appropriate accounting treatment for new revenue contracts
Maintain accounting process documentation
Support internal and external audit requests
Help ensure internal controls are adequate and functioning
Additional Skills & Qualifications
5+ years of accounting experience
Active CPA license
SEC knowledge/experience
Oracle Cloud ERP experience
Revenue recognition experience
Experience preparing and analyzing financial statements
Experience supporting internal and external audits
Experience with budget-to-actual analysis
Strong critical thinking and proactive problem-solving skills
Experience communicating financial results to management/executive leadership
Experience Level
Intermediate Level
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Atlanta, GA.
Pay And Benefits
The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $40.00/hr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment.
Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Atlanta, GA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 30, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Atlanta,GA.
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