Senior Accountant
$60,000–$88,000 year
On-siteAlpharetta, Georgia, United States or Hagerstown, Maryland, United States
Job Summary
Prepare and post journal entries for the monthly close process, ensuring completeness and accuracy of supporting documentation. Analyze monthly trends and variances to validate entries and identify accounting issues requiring follow-up. Prepare balance sheet reconciliations across key accounts including accrued receivables, deferred costs, and deferred revenue. Collaborate with cross-functional partners to obtain necessary information, clarify variances, and support compliance with GAAP and internal policies. Use Microsoft Excel and ERP tools to compile, analyze, and report financial data while contributing to process improvements. This role supports the general ledger and close process for merchant profit centers in Fiserv's Alpharetta, GA office, requiring on-site presence Monday through Friday.
Required Qualifications
- 3+ years of experience in general ledger accounting in a corporate environment, including preparing and posting journal entries for month-end close or equivalent combination of education, related experience, and/or military experience
- Experience preparing balance sheet reconciliations (for example, accrued receivables, deferred costs, accrued payables, and deferred revenue) in an accounting or finance function
- Experience using Microsoft Excel (including pivot tables and VLOOKUP or XLOOKUP) to analyze, reconcile, and present financial data
- Experience working with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems (for example, SAP, Oracle, or NetSuite) or similar financial systems in an accounting context
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, or a related field or equivalent combination of education, related experience and/or military experience
- Valid and unrestricted U.S. work authorization
- On-site Monday through Friday
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with SAP, Frontier, or similar systems for reconciliations and reporting
- Experience using data or reporting tools such as Microsoft Power BI or similar business intelligence tools
- Experience supporting merchant services, financial services, or other payments-related businesses
- Prior experience supporting internal and/or external audits, including preparation of general ledger support, reconciliations, and audit documentation
- Demonstrated experience working with cross-functional partners, including operations, revenue, and tax partners to resolve complex account variances
- Progress toward Certified Public Accountant (CPA) licensure or similar professional accounting certification
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