Job Title: Senior Accountant (hybrid)
Location: US-GA-Atlanta (Sandy Springs)
FLSA: Exempt
Job Overview:
We are looking for an experienced accounting professional to support the Accounting Manager and Director of Accounting with various responsibilities within the Finance and Accounting Department. Working under the direction of the Accounting Manager, the Senior Accountant will participate in the daily activities of the accounting department to accurately record the revenues, expenditures, assets, and liabilities of the Company. The candidate should be a highly motivated self-starter with supervisory, review, and proofing experience. The candidate will also assist with the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements to be distributed to internal and external stakeholders.
Job Responsibilities:
- Assist with the month-end, quarter-end and year-end closing processes to established deadlines and client service expectations.
- Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, financial reports, fixed asset reporting, and ad-hoc analysis for client partners.
- Work with the Accounting Manager and/or the Director of Accounting to evaluate new client arrangements with reporting requirements to determine appropriate course of action.
- Assist in identifying requirements for accounting reports or system changes impacting accounting and financial reporting.
- Audit IT delivered reports to ensure accuracy and resolve discrepancies identified before reports are used to process accounting transactions.
- Drive process improvements by identifying and developing more efficient procedures and use of resources while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
- Communicate with client partners to resolve issues; obtain support from other departments within Safe-Guard, as required to meet financial reporting and customer needs.
Job Requirements:
- B.S. and/or M.A. in Finance, Accounting, or equivalent degree required.
- A minimum of three years’ experience in a finance or accounting role required.
- CPA license required.
- Big 4 or large public accounting background strongly preferred.
- Advanced excel skills are required.
- Excellent organizational, analytical, conceptual skills are required.
- Ability to communicate at all levels.
- Ability to work in a dynamic environment and be able to recommend and implement process improvements, work independently, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously while meeting deadlines is required.
- Energetic, hard-working, self-starter.
- Capacity to analyze complex problems and make decisions in a timely manner.
Company Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
- Health Savings Account
- 401(k) Plan with Company Match
- Company-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Company-paid Life Insurance
- Paid Holidays and Vacation
- Employee Referral Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellness Programs
- Paid Community Service Opportunities
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Ongoing Training & Personal Development
- And More!
About Safe-Guard Products International:
Safe-Guard serves Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), top retailers, and independent agents in the automotive finance and insurance industry with the leading Protection Products Platform. Our platform delivers innovative protection products and solutions that protect consumers from the perils of ownership, while providing Finance & Insurance professionals the tools to ignite scalable and sustainable business growth. Safe-Guard’s success is driven by over 850 employees, who serve more than 12,000 dealers and support contract holders across the U.S. and Canada.
For 30 years and counting, our team continues to transform the motor vehicle space, earning a stellar reputation from our partners and peers by providing: 1) the highest quality protection products in the industry, 2) a broad platform of branded product, technology, marketing, and training solutions, and 3) an unwavering commitment to uncomplicated care and customer service.
Safe-Guard Products International is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, disability or protected veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
