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Senior Accountant

Insight Global, Kennesaw, GA, United States


Job Description:
Insight Global is seeking a

Senior Accountant

for a top manufacturing and nutrition industry client. This individual will play a key role in supporting core accounting operations for a growing manufacturing environment, ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance with US GAAP. The ideal candidate is hands-on, detail-oriented, and comfortable owning critical accounting processes such as month-end close, inventory, fixed assets, and intercompany accounting. This is a long-term, onsite opportunity offering stability, visibility, and the chance to support a highly respected operation focused on quality and operational excellence.

Day-to-Day:
Support and execute the monthly financial close process
Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, and account analyses
Perform balance sheet reconciliations
Manage intercompany accounting and settlements
Handle inventory accounting (book-to-physical, costing, revaluation, reserves)
Maintain fixed asset records, process additions, disposals, and depreciation
Support annual fixed asset inventory
Prepare monthly financial reports and ad hoc analysis
Submit daily cash funding requests and transfers
Assist with audits and cross-cover team responsibilities as needed
Provide guidance to Staff Accountants

Must-Haves:
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business (Accounting preferred)
5+ years of accounting experience across multiple areas
Strong knowledge of

US GAAP
Experience with: general ledger, month-end close, journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, inventory accounting, cost accounting, fixed assets and depreciation
ERP accounting system experience
Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to work onsite full-time in Kennesaw, GA

Plusses:
Advanced degree (MBA, MS Accounting)
CPA or other accounting certification
Manufacturing or plant accounting experience
Prior experience mentoring or guiding junior/staff accountants
Experience with intercompany accounting and settlements
Audit support experience (internal/external)

Compensation:
$60/hr to $65/hr.
Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.