Senior Accounting Analyst

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented accounting professional to join their Finance team in the Charlotte, NC area. This role will support the company's accounting and financial reporting needs with a focus on technical accounting, transaction readiness, audit support, balance sheet quality, and financial analysis.

This position is ideal for a strong Senior Accountant with public accounting or similarly rigorous experience who wants broad exposure to complex accounting matters and high-impact finance projects. The role will work closely with Finance leadership and cross-functional teams to improve supportability of financial information, assist with diligence and audit readiness, and help translate accounting guidance into practical business application.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain reconciliations and support files for key balance sheet and income statement accounts, resolving legacy and unsupported items
• Prepare documentation and schedules for diligence, lender, and audit requests, and support working capital analysis for transactions
• Build revenue, margin, inventory, and ad hoc financial analyses using Excel and ERP data
• Document and improve accounting processes, partnering with Finance and IT to strengthen ERP data quality and controls
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting schedules, consolidated financial reporting, and footnote/disclosure support
• Coordinate with external auditors and respond to audit requests, improving the quality and organization of reporting support
• Research and apply U.S. GAAP to complex or emerging transactions, contracts, and business initiatives
• Prepare technical accounting memos and support policy development as new standards are adopted

What We Are Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
• CPA holder or actively pursuing CPA
• 2 to 3 years of progressive accounting experience
• Big 4 or national public accounting experience
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting
• Experience researching accounting issues and applying technical accounting guidance
• Experience preparing account reconciliations, support schedules, analyses, and audit documentation
• Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capability

Why Join This Team?

This role offers the opportunity to move beyond a traditional close-only accounting position and gain exposure to technical accounting, audit readiness, financial reporting, transaction support, and process improvement. The successful candidate will play a meaningful role in strengthening the company's accounting foundation while working on projects that support broader business and transaction objectives.

• Company name and additional details will be shared with qualified candidates upon further discussion.