NorthPoint Search Group

Senior Staff Accountant

Athens, GA - Full Time

Senior Staff Accountant

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Who:

An experienced accounting professional with a strong background in manufacturing environments, fixed assets, and ERP systems who thrives in a dynamic, growth-focused organization.

What:

Lead fixed asset accounting, support month-end close, enhance ERP functionality, and strengthen financial processes to support operational and organizational growth.

Where:

Onsite role supporting plant operations and cross-functional teams within a fast-growing manufacturing organization.

When:

Immediate hiring to support expansion, new construction, and R&D initiatives.

Why:

To enhance financial accuracy, improve scalable systems, and support operational excellence during a transformative growth phase.

Salary:

Competitive compensation aligned with experience and market rates.


Job Summary / Description:

The Senior Staff Accountant plays a critical role in strengthening financial processes and supporting the company’s next stage of growth. This position focuses heavily on fixed assets, general accounting, ERP optimization, and cross-functional collaboration with plant operations. The ideal candidate enjoys improving systems, building scalable processes, and delivering accurate, insightful financial reporting in a fast-evolving manufacturing environment.


Key Responsibilities:

Core Accounting & Reporting

  • Lead daily financial operations and ensure accurate reporting in accordance with US GAAP.

  • Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, schedules, and manage month-end close activities.

  • Support cash analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and variance reporting.

  • Assist with year-end audits and government/internal reporting requirements.

Fixed Assets & Construction Accounting

  • Maintain and analyze fixed asset records, including roll-forwards, lifecycle reporting, and inventory tie-outs.

  • Participate in accounting for new construction and R&D projects.

  • Partner with plant operations to ensure accounting accurately reflects production changes.

ERP & Process Improvement

  • Implement and enhance ERP functionality (Infor or Oracle experience preferred).

  • Document standard operating procedures and build scalable accounting processes.

  • Contribute to automation and continuous improvement initiatives across finance.

Controls & Payment Oversight

  • Review and approve payment activities including wires, ACH, and positive pay.


Qualifications:

  • 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing accounting environment (required).

  • Strong understanding of fixed assets, construction accounting, financial reporting, and general ledger processes.

  • Proficiency in MS Excel (lookups, pivot tables, automation mindset) and Power BI.

  • Experience with ERP systems and process optimization.

  • BS in Accounting preferred.

  • Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.


Benefits:

  • Opportunity to help build foundational systems during high-growth expansion

  • Career growth within an innovative, mission-driven organization

  • Exposure to global financial scaling initiatives

  • Collaborative, improvement-focused culture


Senior Staff Accountant in manufacturing environment managing fixed assets, ERP optimization, month-end close, and financial reporting.

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