Senior Accountant at GHJ

Commerce, Georgia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 May, 26

Salary

110000.0

Posted On

15 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Full-Cycle Accounting, Financial Technology, Banking, Financial Services, Fintech, GAAP, Internal Controls, Reconciliation Procedures, Financial Reporting, Journal Entries, Transactional Data Analysis, Microsoft Excel, PivotTables, Lookup Functions, Prepaid Program Accounting, Payment Platforms

Industry

Staffing and Recruiting

Description

GHJ Search and Staffing serves as the recruitment division of GHJ, a prominent national accounting and advisory firm. Our team provides qualified Accounting and Finance professionals on a temporary and permanent basis across a broad range of industries. GHJ’s relationship with our Global Advisory and Accounting Network provides the resources needed to better understand client’s needs, attract a higher caliber of candidates and assess candidate potential. Position Overview We are seeking an experienced accounting professional to oversee and support financial technology initiatives within a regulated banking environment. This role is responsible for managing the accounting lifecycle of fintech-related programs, from initial setup through ongoing operations, while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and strong internal controls. Key Responsibilities - Manage the end-to-end accounting lifecycle for fintech initiatives, including onboarding new programs and maintaining support for established partnerships. - Design and document accounting workflows for new programs, including funds flow mapping, reconciliation procedures, and financial reporting processes. - Perform high-volume daily reconciliations related to prepaid transactions, payment activity, and related fintech operations. - Prepare and record daily and monthly journal entries, including review of entries prepared by other team members, ensuring compliance with GAAP. - Develop a thorough understanding of each program’s financial structure, system architecture, and operational processes. - Analyze detailed transactional data across multiple systems to identify discrepancies or irregularities; escalate and assist with resolution as needed. - Promote cross-team knowledge sharing to ensure consistent accounting treatment and process accuracy across all fintech programs. Qualifications - 8–10 years of progressive experience in full-cycle accounting. - Experience in banking, financial services, or fintech environments preferred. - Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline. - Strong understanding of GAAP, financial reporting requirements, and internal control frameworks. - Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including PivotTables, lookup functions, and complex formulas. - Exposure to bank reconciliations, prepaid program accounting, or payment platforms is advantageous. - Detail-oriented with strong analytical abilities and the capacity to perform effectively in a fast-moving, collaborative setting. \n \n $85,000 - $110,000 a year \n #GHJSS #LI-CV1

Responsibilities

This role involves overseeing and supporting financial technology initiatives within a regulated banking environment, managing the entire accounting lifecycle for fintech programs from setup to ongoing operations. Key duties include designing accounting workflows, performing high-volume daily reconciliations, and preparing/reviewing journal entries to ensure GAAP compliance.