Sr GL Staff Accountant
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Country: United States
Category: Accounting & Finance
Workplace Location: Onsite
Employment Type: Contract
Posted Date: March 6, 2026
Job ID: 644802
Job Description
Sr GL Staff Accountant
Contract, 6 months with potential to extend
Hybrid - Lowell, MA
Hourly rate: $55.00-60.00/hr
Must have:
Bachelors degree, Accounting Preferred
5+ years in Corporate Accounting
GAAP accounting
Excel
Nice to have:
CPA
Microsoft Dynamics
Overview:
The Senior GL Accountant plays a key role in ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting for the organization. This position supports core accounting operations, including the transition and integration of FP&A accrual processes into the accounting function. The ideal candidate has strong technical accounting skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to improving processes and internal controls within a dynamic software company environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the transition of FP&A accrual processes into accounting, including ownership of booking, documentation, and process streamlining.
Prepare and maintain reconciliations between sub-ledger and general ledger systems.
Prepare non-recurring and recurring journal entries on a monthly and quarterly basis.
Reconcile assigned balance sheet accounts on a monthly and/or quarterly cadence, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
Partner with the accounting team to identify, support, and implement process improvements that enhance efficiency and accuracy.
Maintain and continuously improve existing internal controls, ensuring compliance with company policies and accounting standards.
Assist with month-end close and other ad hoc projects as needed.
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The Planet Group is a global professional services firm delivering strategic staffing and advisory solutions. We operate at the intersection of talent and transformation – connecting the right people with the right opportunities in the areas of technology, engineering, accounting & finance, digital marketing, and manufacturing.
As one of the largest staffing companies in the US, we operate with a global reach and a performance-first mindset. We partner with clients to move fast, stay agile, and drive measurable results – building high-impact teams that fuel transformation and growth.
