Sr Staff Accountant

THE TEAM YOU WILL BE JOINING A hands‑on accounting team supporting a high‑performance automotive and manufacturing organization with multiple business lines, including project‑based manufacturing and performance operations. The Morrisville, NC location plays a key role in delivering complex, contract‑driven work tied to a major OEM partnership. The team is navigating the early stages of a recent ERP (Acumatica) implementation and is focused on stabilizing accounting operations, improving data integrity, and strengthening financial close and billing processes. You’ll work closely with a Senior Accounting Manager (remote), a Strategic Finance Analyst (on‑site during transition), and two junior staff accountants, with regular interaction across finance, operations, and manufacturing technology. What We Offer You Immediate opportunity to step into a critical, hands‑on accounting role with real ownership Ability to make a direct impact on financial accuracy, close processes, and ERP adoption Exposure to complex accounting scenarios across manufacturing and project‑based work Opportunity to step into a leadership‑by‑example role supporting junior staff Potential for contract extension or long‑term opportunity based on performance LOCATION Mooresville, NC (On‑site) WHY THIS ROLE IS IMPORTANT This role is being hired to stabilize the accounting function following a recent ERP go‑live The team is continuing to refine and standardize key accounting processes following a recent ERP implementation. This individual will step in to: Help get financials closed accurately and on time Ensure revenue recognition is being applied correctly (ASC 606) Bring discipline to job costing and WIP tracking for manufacturing projects Identify and correct misclassified or inaccurate accounting entries Support adoption and proper use of the ERP across accounting and operations This is a hands‑on, execution‑focused role where the priority is getting the fundamentals right and bringing the function back to a steady, reliable state. THE BACKGROUND THAT FITS Senior Staff Accountant or early Accounting Manager experience Strong accrual accounting fundamentals (must‑have) Proven experience working within an ERP environment (Acumatica a plus) Hands‑on experience with: Revenue recognition (ASC 606) Job costing and WIP Fixed‑price and time & materials billing Ability to work across AP, AR, and billing functions as needed Experience identifying and correcting accounting errors and system/process gaps Comfortable operating in a fast‑moving, unstructured environment Manufacturing or project‑based accounting experience preferred #J-18808-Ljbffr