Senior Accountant

Position Scope: Reporting to the CFO, the Senior Accountant will execute the daily financial operations of GIK Acoustics, a growing specialty acoustics manufacturer. This role will own day-to-day accounting processes, financial reporting, and transactional accuracy across the global organization. The Senior Accountant will play an important role in maintaining financial integrity, executing month-end close, owning balance sheet reconciliations, and driving accuracy across accounts payable and reporting.

Key Responsibilities:

Month-End Close and Financial Reporting

• Post journal entries (recurring, accrual, prepaid, allocation) and ensure accuracy of financial transactions; support monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
• Assist with the preparation and maintenance of general ledger accounts; help compile monthly P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow statements in accordance with US GAAP
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts across the U.S., U.K., and Polish entities on a monthly basis and investigate discrepancies; assist with flux/variance analysis versus budget and prior period
• Prepare supporting schedules for monthly financial statements; assist in compiling reporting packages for ownership, investors, and lenders
• Compile operational KPIs and input metrics into a KPI dashboard for management review
• Support the annual budget process and provide ongoing support for the weekly cash flow forecast and ad hoc analysis as needed
• Maintain fixed asset registers and depreciation schedules in accordance with capitalization policy
• Record and track intercompany transactions between the U.S., U.K., and Polish entities
• Assist with the preparation of materials for U.S. and U.K. annual year-end audits, including ownership of the PBC list, proactive collection of supporting documentation, and answer timely responses to follow-up questions from external auditors

Support Manufacturing Cost Accounting and Inventory

• Ensure that recognition of materials COGS on the P&L is accurate for monthly reporting
• Assist with inventory reconciliations and adjustments
• Assist with cycle counts and annual physical inventory; support any obsolescence and E&O reserve calculations

Accounts Payable, Purchase Orders, and e-Commerce Accounting

• Own full-cycle accounts payable for the U.S., U.K., and Polish entities, including invoice entry, GL coding, three-way PO matching, and vendor payment runs
• Manage the purchase order process across all three entities, including PO creation support, matching POs against invoices, and ensuring transactions are coded correctly by entity
• Assist with payment processor reconciliations; record platform fees, chargebacks, and refunds
• Assist with periodic landed cost updates (approximately semi-annual) for inbound freight, duties, and 3PL costs
• Support vendor management activities, including monitoring AP aging and working with internal teams and vendors to resolve billing discrepancies

Support Systems and Process Improvement

• Help maintain the company’s accounting system; support system improvements and data accuracy initiatives, including any future ERP evaluation or migration
• Help identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes and improve close speed, reporting quality, and control coverage

Key Selection Criteria:

• 5-7 years of accounting experience, including general ledger, reconciliations, and financial reporting
• Deep understanding of US GAAP; experience with month-end close in a lean, entrepreneurial environment
• Experience in manufacturing or distribution preferred
• Familiarity with multi-state sales tax software (e.g., TaxJar) a plus
• Exposure to multi-entity accounting a plus
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software (QuickBooks Online preferred); experience with Shopify a plus
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills; able to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving ability; able to translate financial data into clear insights for non-finance stakeholders
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills; collaborative attitude and ability to work cross-functionally with diverse partners
• Self-directed and proactive with a willingness to learn; comfortable

Pay: $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Accounting: 5 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• CPA (Preferred)

Location:

• Atlanta, GA 30340 (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Atlanta, GA 30340 (Required)

Work Location: In person