Senior Staff Accountant

Join our fast-paced manufacturing finance team in Charlotte as a Senior Staff Accountant , where your attention to detail and passion for process improvement will make a measurable impact. You'll support core accounting functions including general ledger, cost accounting, fixed assets, and inventory while helping to streamline financial operations and drive accurate reporting. This is a high-visibility role ideal for an experienced professional who thrives in a hands-on environment and enjoys cross-functional collaboration.

At Safe Fleet, we value curiosity, leadership, enthusiasm, accountability, and respect .

What You’ll Do

• · Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP
• · Lead or support month‑end and year‑end close activities, including journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations
• · Perform detailed balance sheet and income statement account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies
• · Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis for the SMI business
• · Ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting policies
• · Assist with external audits, tax filings, and regulatory reporting
• · Partner with FP&A, operations, and business leaders to provide financial insight and decision support
• · Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, and system efficiencies
• · Maintain accurate documentation and support for financial transactions and reporting
• · Provide guidance and informal mentorship to junior accounting staff, as needed

REQUIREMENTS

• Experience with month-end close, account reconciliations, and financial reporting
• · Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field
• · 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in an operationally complex environment
• · Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and general ledger accounting
• · Manager/Supervisory experience preferred.
• · Proficiency with ERP systems and advanced Excel skills
• · High attention to detail with the ability to meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment
• · Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and organizational skills
• · Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with both finance and non‑finance stakeholders

We offer :

• Competitive salary + bonus eligibility
• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) with company match
• PTO plus 10 paid holidays