Sr. Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a Sr. Accountant to support core financial operations for a manufacturing organization in Columbia, South Carolina. This role plays a key part in maintaining accurate records across multiple business locations, strengthening close and reporting activities, and delivering reliable financial information for internal and corporate stakeholders. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting skills, sound judgment, and a consistent commitment to collaboration, accountability, and workplace safety.

Responsibilities :

• Manage general ledger activities for several business sites, including preparing journal entries and helping drive an efficient monthly close process.

• Complete timely reconciliations for balance sheet accounts and resolve discrepancies through thorough review and follow-up.

• Review and align intercompany balances with affiliated divisions to ensure accurate financial reporting across entities.

• Investigate and explain intercompany transactions and charge activity when analysis is needed by leadership or partner teams.

• Assemble quarterly and annual reporting deliverables required for corporate reporting and financial consolidation.

• Maintain ledger data within the organization’s consolidation platform and ensure information is updated accurately.

• Contribute to a workplace culture centered on safety, respect, and high standards of performance in daily activities.

• Partner with cross-functional colleagues to improve accounting accuracy, consistency, and overall process effectiveness.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or in Business with a concentration in Accounting.
• At least 3 years of accounting experience, ideally within public accounting, manufacturing, or a publicly traded company environment.
• Hands-on experience with month-end close, general ledger accounting, and preparation of journal entries.
• Strong background in account reconciliations, including balance sheet and bank reconciliation work.
• Familiarity with financial systems and consolidation tools used for reporting and ledger management.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and solid working knowledge of Microsoft Word.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively across multiple teams.
• CPA certification, CMA designation, or meaningful progress toward one of these credentials is preferred.