Headquartered in Atlanta, Acuity is the modern version of what an accounting department should be in a $1-5 million revenue business. In 2020, Acuity was named for the second year to the Best Accounting Firms to Work for by Accounting Today.

Our teams are designed to scale with our client’s growth and to serve entrepreneurs throughout the United States who seek to offload their accounting to us so that they can focus on growing their companies. Acuity has a CFO Team, Controller Team, Bookkeeping Team, and a Tax Team that collaborate and work together to understand our clients’ needs and offer solutions that allow them to grow and succeed. We have controller team members throughout the US.

SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

Reports to: Director of Operations

Job Summary: Deliver fractional accounting services to multiple small business clients who need meaningful financial information to successfully grow their businesses.

Job Relationships: No direct reports. Sits on the accounting team, works collaboratively with controllers and accountants to serve multiple clients.

Education, Experience, & Certifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required.
• Experience: 4-7 years of relevant experience required.
• Certifications: CPA preferred.
• Working knowledge of tax laws and GAAP.
• Strong financial analysis skills.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong organizational and stress management skills.
• Familiar with various accounting softwares.
• Ability to work with little or no supervision.

Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Prepare financial statements for small business clients using various accounting methods including cash, accrual, and GAAP compliant reporting
• Utilize best practices to maintain adequate support documentation for journal entries and general ledger account balances.
• Create processes and procedures for efficiently collecting data required for accurate financial reporting.
• Implement technology solutions to improve the efficiency of the month end close process.
• Guide junior accountants and other staff by answering questions in a manner that supports collaboration & teamwork.
• Communicate effectively to multiple clients to complete all work by specified deadlines.
• Coordinate with internal and external accountants for tax and audit requests.
• Comply with all federal, state, and local protocols including legal requirements, and interpret new and existing legislation.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to:
  • Remain in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
  • Communicate with others to exchange information.
  • Repeat motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers

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