Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant (CPA Required) - Atlanta, GA

Please note this role requires proof of vaccination or qualified exemption in accordance with required criteria if not vaccinated.

Responsibilities:

We are looking for an experienced accounting professional to support the Senior Accounting Manager and Assistant Controller with various responsibilities within the Finance and Accounting Department. Working under the direction of the Senior 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. The position may include but not limited to:

• 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 Senior Accounting Manager to evaluate client requests for new accounting services or reporting requirements to determine appropriate course of action.
• Drive process improvements by identifying and developing more efficient procedures and use of resources while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
• Identify requirements for accounting reports or system changes necessary to deliver accounting and financial reporting for client partners. Audit IT delivered reports to ensure accuracy and resolve discrepancies identified before reports are put into production.
• Communicate with client partners to resolve issues; obtain support from other departments within Safe-Guard, as required to meet customer needs.

Qualifications:

• 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 Overview:

Founded in 1992 and based in Atlanta, Safe-Guard Products is driven by the steadfast commitment to provide unparalleled service and the highest quality vehicle protection products to the automotive, RV, marine, and motorcycle/powersports industries. In their twenty-five-year history, Safe-Guard has grown to over 500 employees across the U.S., with a client roster of over 35 leading brands, who serve over 10,000 dealers, and protect over 11 million consumers under Safe-Guard contracts.

Safe-Guard's mission is to provide products and solutions to the motor vehicle industry that drive customer retention and protect consumers from the perils of ownership. Safe-Guard is experiencing dynamic growth and has earned a stellar reputation from customers, partners, and peers by providing: 1) the highest quality protection products in the industry, 2) a broad platform of value-added technology, marketing, and training solutions, and 3) unparalleled client 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.