Senior Accountant

Job Title: Senior Accountant

Location: Atlanta, GA (Hybrid- Sandy Springs)

FLSA: Exempt

Job Summary:

Under the direction of the Manager, the Senior Accountant will be responsible for collecting, compiling, verifying, analyzing financial information, and preparing financial reports so management has accurate and timely information. The Senior Accountant is a main point of contact for clients and internal stakeholders. In addition, this unique role will require a solid background in computerized accounting systems for an environment dedicated to continuous process improvement while using technology to enable those improvements.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist with month-end closing including generating queries, reconciling, and analyzing data in preparation of financial reports for clients.
• Prepare and provide journal entries to clients to record activity for contracts administered by the Company.
• Perform weekly and monthly data validations of records between Safe-Guard and clients.
• Prepares financial reports and accounting variance analysis.
• Review and approve checks for incentive payouts, bonuses, and other activity for clients.
• Maintain and reconcile check registers for clients.
• Identify errors and communicate internally to appropriate channels for resolution.
• Communicate with client partners to resolve issues to meet customer needs.
• Design, generate, interpret, and publish ad hoc reports with accuracy as requested by clients and internal stakeholders.
• Seeks ways to streamline and improve business processes.
• Assist with new client implementations.
• Assist in UAT of newly created reports and modifications of existing reports.
• Communicate issues and trends to Management, providing recommendations as needed.
• Assist with creating and maintaining accounting process documentation and participate in process improvement projects.
• Supports Finance Team in projects and other Finance work as required.
• Participates in any new system implementation and future upgrades in accounting software as a functional resource to assist in developing new business processes and internal controls.
• Perform other related duties as required and/or assigned.

The above statements are intended only to describe the general nature of the job and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of position responsibilities.

Job Requirements:

• Ability to adapt quickly to a changing work environment.
• Strong analytical, data, and querying (SQL) skills
• A minimum of three years of experience in a finance or accounting role is required
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Strong desire to provide superior customer focused resolutions to problems.
• Ability to work well under pressure and focus on multiple tasks concurrently, meeting strict deadlines.
• Ability to work in a cross-functional, collaborative, team-based environment.
• Proficient in MS Office suite of products including advanced Excel.
• Accounting or Finance Bachelor's Degree
• Prior experience in the insurance or auto industry is a plus, along with a demonstrated proficiency in financial analysis and problem solving.
• Experience with mid-range to top-tier financial and ERP systems including Microsoft Dynamics GP

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 Products International is the leading provider of branded vehicle protection products in the finance and insurance space to the automotive, RV, marine and motorcycle/powersports industries. We are a proud partner to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), top retailers, and independent agents across the United States and Canada. In nearly thirty years, we have grown to power a client roster of over 50 leading protection brands and protect over 16 million consumers under Safe-Guard contracts. Our success is driven by over 700 employees, who serve over 12,000 dealers and support contract holders across the U.S. and Canada.

Safe-Guard continues to experience dynamic growth and has earned a stellar reputation from our clients, dealers, 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.