Senior Accountant

COMPANY PROFILE Our client is a multi-billion-dollar publicly traded company headquartered in the greater Charlotte area, serving millions of consumers and business partners across the U.S. and Canada. The organization is known for its strong balance sheet, long-tenured leadership, and focus on innovation, process excellence, and sustainable growth within a dynamic industry. ROLE OVERVIEW This role offers the opportunity to own key accounting and financial reporting activities while partnering across the business to support accurate reporting, strengthen internal controls, and drive process improvements. The ideal candidate enjoys solving complex accounting issues, leveraging financial analysis to support decision-making, and contributing to initiatives that enhance the effectiveness and scalability of the finance organization. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Financial Reporting & Close Own accounting activities supporting the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, ensuring accurate financial reporting in accordance with GAAP. Prepare and analyze financial reports, account reconciliations, journal entries, and supporting schedules while identifying trends and resolving discrepancies. Analysis & Problem Solving Research complex accounting matters, investigate variances, and partner with leadership to resolve issues impacting financial results. Perform financial analyses to support reporting, forecasting, and business decision-making. Business Partnership & Process Improvement Collaborate cross-functionally with finance and business partners to improve accounting processes, strengthen reporting, and enhance operational efficiency. Participate in projects and process improvement initiatives that support a scalable and best-in-class finance organization. Controls & Compliance Support SOX compliance and internal control activities, partnering with internal and external auditors during financial and regulatory audits. Ensure accounting documentation and supporting schedules meet internal control and audit requirements. Leadership Review work prepared by junior team members and provide coaching, guidance, and mentorship as needed. DESIRED BACKGROUND Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Accounting 3+ years of experience in accounting, tax, finance or relevant experience Demonstrated understanding of intermediate GAAP concepts and financial controls Advanced skills in MS Office programs (Excel, Word, Access) CPA or CPA candidate a plus EEO Notice Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law. Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io. Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal. By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal. #J-18808-Ljbffr