Sr Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to strengthen our finance team in Charlotte, North Carolina. This role works closely with the Controller to support accurate financial reporting, dependable internal controls, and efficient day-to-day accounting operations. The position offers broad exposure across the close process, inventory accounting, compliance, and cross-functional financial support while also contributing to process improvements and team development.

Responsibilities:
• Lead assigned month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities to ensure financial data is completed accurately and on schedule.
• Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, and supporting documentation while maintaining a reliable general ledger environment.
• Oversee balance sheet reconciliations, investigate outstanding items, and drive timely resolution of discrepancies.
• Analyze financial results, explain notable fluctuations, and help assemble recurring reports for management and corporate stakeholders.
• Partner with operations and inventory-focused colleagues to monitor inventory accounting, review variances, and support physical count activities.
• Coordinate external audit requests, compile required schedules, and assist with compliance reviews and remediation efforts tied to internal controls.
• Contribute to tax and regulatory reporting by supporting sales and use tax activity, government filings, business licenses, and property tax compliance.
• Provide guidance to entry-level accounting staff through review, coaching, and training support that improves consistency and accuracy.
• Identify opportunities to streamline accounting workflows, strengthen controls, support automation initiatives, and serve as a backup to the Controller for daily accounting oversight.• At least 2 years of accounting experience in a senior-level or progressively responsible accounting role.
• Strong working knowledge of journal entries, general ledger activity, account reconciliations, and month-end close procedures.
• Experience supporting corporate tax, sales tax, or related regulatory reporting requirements.
• Familiarity with inventory accounting concepts, financial analysis, and balance sheet oversight.
• Proficiency with Oracle or comparable enterprise accounting systems.
• Ability to research accounting issues, organize multiple deadlines, and maintain accuracy in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to collaborate across finance, operations, and leadership teams.