Senior Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

At Amerit Fleet Solutions, we are committed to delivering best-in-class fleet maintenance solutions across the U.S. We are seeking an experienced and driven Senior Accountant to join our growing finance team. This role supports key accounting operations, leads month-end close activities, ensures financial accuracy, and contributes to process improvements across the organization. The ideal candidate is analytical, detail-oriented, proactive, and capable of thriving in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

 

Compensation: $90,000 - $100,000 base salary depending on experience 

 

In-Office - Charlotte, NC

 

The benefits of belonging – what’s in it for you? 

• Full benefits within 30 days
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, life insurance, disability insurance
• 401(k) match program
• Unlimited vacation, holidays, and sick time
• Commitment to your safety through boot and prescription safety glasses reimbursement
• Career and learning development with an extensive training program through our Amerit University
• Employee referral program, up to $500 bonus
• ASE certification program with fee reimbursement and bonus
• Employee recognition platform that includes opportunities to redeem points for merchandise
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 24/7 nurse triage line
• Employee discounts on cell phone service and entertainment tickets
• Employee resource groups (ERGs) that foster inclusion

Responsibilities

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
• Own assigned month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities, coordinating with cross-functional partners to obtain required information, resolve issues, and meet reporting deadlines.
• Prepare, upload, and post accurate journal entries and accruals with complete supporting documentation.
• Prepare timely account reconciliations, investigate reconciling items, resolve discrepancies, and maintain complete support for assigned balance sheet and income statement accounts.
• Prepare schedules and analyses for monthly, quarterly, and year-end close and support the timely completion of financial reporting packages.
• Analyze account activity and financial results, investigate significant or unusual variances, document conclusions, and communicate findings and recommended actions to accounting and business partners.
• Research and document technical accounting matters, prepare clear accounting conclusions, and support the implementation of applicable guidance in accordance with GAAP and Company policies.
• Maintain effective internal controls and complete assigned control activities, including preparing documentation and supporting internal and external audit requests.
• Partner cross-functionally to provide financial insights, relevant reporting, and responsive support to stakeholders.
• Use approved artificial intelligence and automation tools to streamline accounting processes, enhance data analysis, and improve financial reporting. Validate outputs, document key judgments, protect confidential information, and comply with Company data governance and internal control requirements.
• Identify and implement process improvements that increase accuracy, efficiency, scalability, and consistency.
• Prepare ad hoc analyses and perform other responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications and Key Competencies:
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field required; CPA or CPA candidate preferred.
• Five or more years of progressive accounting experience in public accounting and/or industry, including experience with month-end close, journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial analysis.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and the ability to research and apply relevant FASB guidance; experience with SEC reporting requirements preferred if applicable.
• Experience with cost of goods sold and accounting in a manufacturing or similar operational environment preferred.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables, XLOOKUP or equivalent lookup functions, and the ability to organize and analyze large data sets.
• Experience using, or demonstrated aptitude for learning, approved AI-enabled tools for accounting research, data analysis, process automation, and continuous improvement. Ability to validate outputs, recognize limitations, protect confidential financial information, and apply sound professional judgment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills, with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, exercise sound judgment, and meet tight deadlines in a high-growth, fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain accounting matters clearly to cross-functional partners.
• Collaborative, proactive, adaptable, and committed to continuous improvement and learning.

Qualifications

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