Sr. Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to support statutory reporting, technical accounting, and financial compliance activities across global legal entities. This role will serve as a key resource for finance leadership by interpreting complex accounting requirements, strengthening reporting accuracy, and helping the organization meet regulatory obligations. Based in Huntersville, North Carolina, this position also partners with cross-functional teams on audit readiness, entity setup, and reporting process improvement.

Responsibilities:
• Produce statutory financial reports for domestic and international legal entities, ensuring timely completion and high-quality presentation of financial results.
• Prepare and review balance sheets, income statements, and related disclosures to confirm accuracy, completeness, and alignment with applicable accounting guidance.
• Manage required regulatory and corporate filings, including periodic financial submissions and annual reporting obligations.
• Support month-end close by recording and reviewing fixed assets, accruals, prepayments, journal entries, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Partner with external auditors and regulatory reviewers by organizing documentation, addressing questions, and helping resolve reporting issues efficiently.
• Monitor the financial performance of departments and discuss monthly results with business leaders to highlight trends, risks, and variances.
• Oversee statutory reporting and corporate tax matters for non-U.S. entities where assigned, maintaining compliance with local requirements.
• Assist with establishing accounting and reporting structures for newly formed legal entities in support of international business growth.
• Provide finance guidance to sales and customer service teams on legal, compliance, shipping, customs, and related operational questions.
• Contribute to the enhancement of financial reporting systems and processes while staying current on evolving accounting standards and regulatory expectations.• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related discipline; an accounting certification is strongly preferred.
• At least 5 years of experience in financial reporting, general ledger accounting, audit, or a comparable technical accounting environment.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. financial reporting requirements, with exposure to additional international reporting frameworks considered an advantage.
• Solid understanding of accounting standards, statutory reporting obligations, audit practices, and compliance controls such as Sarbanes-Oxley.
• Hands-on experience with month-end close activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, bank reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other core Microsoft Office applications used for analysis and reporting.
• Experience working with ERP or financial reporting systems to support accurate, efficient accounting operations.
• Familiarity with shipping, customs, and duty-related considerations is beneficial for supporting cross-functional business needs.