Sr. Accountant

Job Description Job Description We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to support core accounting operations and deliver accurate financial reporting for the organization in Charleston, South Carolina. This role plays a key part in payroll, general ledger management, month-end close, and financial analysis while helping maintain strong compliance and reporting standards. The ideal candidate brings a detail-oriented approach, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple accounting priorities in a deadline-driven environment. Responsibilities: • Prepare key financial reports, including the balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement, to support timely and accurate reporting. • Oversee semi-monthly payroll activities for a workforce of more than 150 employees, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and proper reconciliation. • Review general ledger activity and perform account reconciliations to resolve discrepancies and maintain reliable financial records. • Evaluate financial transactions and record journal entries in accordance with accounting standards and company policies. • Support the month-end close cycle by preparing adjustments, reconciling accounts, and helping finalize reporting deliverables. • Examine financial results to identify patterns, variances, and areas of risk, then communicate meaningful insights to leadership. • Contribute to cost and pricing proposal development by compiling cost data, indirect rate information, and supporting rationale for proposed pricing. • Assist with annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting efforts by comparing actual results to plan and highlighting notable differences. • Administer accounts payable activities, maintain effective vendor relationships, support accounts receivable tasks, and process expense reports in line with contractual requirements. • Demonstrated experience in senior-level accounting work with responsibility for month-end close and financial statement support. • Strong knowledge of general ledger accounting, journal entry preparation, and account reconciliation processes. • Hands-on payroll experience, including reviewing and reconciling payroll for a mid-sized employee population. • Ability to analyze financial data, investigate variances, and present clear findings to management. • Familiarity with budgeting, forecasting, and cost or pricing support in a business environment. • Understanding of government contract accounting and compliance considerations. • High level of accuracy, organization, and ability to manage multiple deadlines effectively.