Sr. Accountant

Position: Sr. Accountant

Duration: Contract – 2 years

Pay Rate: $55–$65/hr

Location: Onsite – Kennesaw, GA (M–F in office)

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM (40 hrs/week)

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, and account reconciliations
• Inventory accounting and 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)

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

Job Description:

Insight Global is seeking a Sr. 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.