Senior Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

Position: Senior Accountant (Contract, 10–12 weeks) covering a medical leave.

Location: Charlotte, NC – Fully onsite at Mallard Creek Polymers.

Industry: Specialty chemical manufacturing.

Schedule: Monday–Friday, typically 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, with possible overtime during month-end close.

Reporting To: Controller and CFO

Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

Key Responsibilities

• Process daily sales invoicing and accounting transactions for multiple companies.
• Manage accounts payable, including wire payments, auto drafts, credit memos, vouchers, and payment processing.
• Assist with month-end close, including journal entries, prepaid expenses, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Support bi-weekly payroll by allocating benefits and posting standard journal entries.
• Process employee expense reports through Concur.
• Collaborate with the accounting team to ensure timely and accurate financial operations.

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of accounting experience.
• Strong experience with month-end close and ERP systems.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables and VLOOKUPs.
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and quickly adapt to new processes.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with JD Edwards ERP.
• Manufacturing industry experience.

Ideal Candidate:

• Detail-oriented, organized, and dependable.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Able to "hit the ground running" with minimal supervision.
• Professional, collaborative, and motivated with a strong work ethic.

Interview Process: Initial virtual interview followed by an onsite interview with the Controller and CFO.

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.