Special Project Accountant

DEKRA North America•Atlanta, GA

4d•$70,000 - $80,000•Hybrid

About The Position

DEKRA North America is seeking a highly adaptable and detail-oriented Special Projects Accountant to join our North America Shared Services team. This role is designed to provide cross-functional transaction support across the accounting organization, ensuring business continuity and promoting work-life balance for the team. The Special Projects Accountant will serve as a flexible operational resource, stepping in across transaction processing functions as needed during peak periods, absences, and special initiatives. The role will also support system updates and enhancements through structured user acceptance testing in partnership with the Financial Systems Administrator. In addition, this position will assist with periodic close responsibilities and support the development of a centralized procurement function. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys variety, process exposure, and continuous improvement within a Shared Services environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field
2–5 years of progressive accounting experience
Experience in a high-volume or shared services environment preferred
Experience with large ERP systems
Experience with the following systems is preferred: SAP (ERP), SAP Concur (T&E, Purchase Requisitions, Invoice Processing) and BlackLine (Account Reconciliations)
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
Detail-oriented with strong time management skills
Ability to work in a general office environment
Ability to handle extended periods of computer-based work, including telephone
Ability to work flexible and long hours, as needed

Nice To Haves

Experience in a high-volume or shared services environment preferred
Experience with the following systems is preferred: SAP (ERP), SAP Concur (T&E, Purchase Requisitions, Invoice Processing) and BlackLine (Account Reconciliations)

Responsibilities

Cross-Functional Transaction Support Serve as trained backup across core transaction processing areas, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, T&E, procurement, and invoice processing
Provide coverage during PTO, high-volume periods, and special projects
Execute full-cycle transaction processing accurately and timely
Identify and recommend process efficiencies and control enhancements Systems & User Acceptance Testing Support
Support the Financial Systems Administrator in user acceptance testing (UAT) for ERP and financial system updates, enhancements, and implementations
Execute tests to validate end-to-end transactional workflows and data integrity
Perform transaction-level testing within SAP, Concur, and BlackLine
Document test results, identify issues, and escalate findings appropriately
Assist with validation efforts during system upgrades, patches, and process changes to minimize operational disruption
Close & Accounting Support
Prepare and post journal entries
Perform balance sheet reconciliations
Support month-end and periodic close activities
Provide documentation support for audit requests
Procurement Support
Support the continued development of the procurement function
Assist in standardizing purchasing and invoice workflows
Help document procedures and strengthen internal controls within procurement processes
Special Projects & Continuous Improvement
Participate in process improvement and automation initiatives
Support with administration, data collection and reporting for sustainability related activities
Support ad hoc accounting and finance projects assigned

Benefits

Health care benefits: medical & prescription, dental, vision (including Domestic Partners)
Critical Illness & Hospital Indemnity supplemental insurance
Company Health Savings Account contribution
Flexible Spending Account for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Paid time off such as vacation, sick leave, and floating holidays
Mental and emotional support resources through our Employee Assistance Program
Wellness Program to increase activity and health habits, with ability to earn participation rewards
Paid Parental Leave
Travel Assist (Domestic/International)
401(k) plan, with an employer match
Company paid Short- & Long-Term Disability benefits
Group term life insurance with options to buy-up for self and others
Working Advantage – DEKRA’s official corporate discount program
Education Assistance Program
Student Loan Repayment Assistance
Internal training and development resources to grow your career
LEAD Forward Leadership Development Program
Annual Career Goal Setting and Performance Review cycle participation