Senior Staff Accountant

Senior Staff Accountant

Charlotte, NC (Hybrid: 4 days in office, 1 day remote)

Our client, a growing global organization, is seeking a Senior Staff Accountant to join their corporate accounting team. This is a highly visible role that combines payroll administration, corporate accounting, financial reporting, and equity compensation administration.

This opportunity is ideal for an accounting professional who enjoys taking ownership, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is looking for a role with broad exposure across multiple business functions.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing for multiple entities and locations
• Ensure payroll compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
• Reconcile payroll-related accounts and support month-end close activities
• Partner with HR on compensation changes, benefits, and employee transactions
• Administer equity compensation programs, including stock options and RSUs
• Maintain stock administration records and support related compliance reporting
• Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statements
• Manage general ledger activities and intercompany transactions
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis initiatives
• Assist with internal and external audits
• Identify process improvements and strengthen internal controls

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 3-5+ years of accounting experience
• 3+ years of payroll processing experience
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting
• Experience with month-end close, journal entries, and account reconciliations
• Exposure to equity compensation or stock administration is a plus
• CPA or active pursuit of CPA preferred
• Experience with ERP systems required
• Business Central experience highly preferred
• Advanced Excel skills

What We're Looking For

• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills
• Ability to adapt in a dynamic, evolving environment
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work across departments
• Hands-on professional who isn't afraid to roll up their sleeves and contribute wherever needed

If you're interested in learning more about this opportunity, feel free to reach out directly.

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