Sr. Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to join a growing team in South Carolina. This contract opportunity has the potential to become permanent and is ideal for a finance specialist who thrives in a hands-on accounting environment and can bring strong ownership to core close and reconciliation activities. The role will support accurate financial reporting by managing ledger activity, preparing entries, and ensuring accounts are properly balanced and documented.

Responsibilities:
• Lead key monthly closing activities to help ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Prepare and post journal entries with appropriate support and alignment to accounting standards.
• Maintain and review general ledger activity to identify discrepancies and keep records accurate.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and resolve outstanding items in a timely manner.
• Perform bank reconciliations and investigate variances between bank activity and internal records.
• Analyze financial data during the close process to improve accuracy and highlight unusual trends.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to gather supporting documentation and clarify accounting questions.
• Assist with accounting system tasks in NetSuite, including transaction review and ongoing record maintenance.• Proven experience working in a senior-level accounting role.
• Strong background in month-end close procedures and financial statement support.
• Solid understanding of general ledger structure and account analysis.
• Hands-on experience preparing journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Ability to complete bank reconciliations accurately and efficiently.
• Familiarity with NetSuite or comparable ERP/accounting systems.
• High attention to detail with strong organizational and problem-solving skills.