Senior Accountant

Job Description

Senior Accountant

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Location: Remote, with periodic in-person collaboration. Candidates must reside within approximately one hour of the Charlotte, NC area.

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*Ideally have some experience in public accounting (audit/assurance, accounting advisory, outsourced accounting). Straight from public also works!

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**Must have some experience within manufacturing industry (either directly, or from public accounting)

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***This company is primed to continue their growth and should double revenues in 1-2 years!

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Position Overview

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We are partnering with a growing manufacturing and consumer products organization seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to take ownership of key accounting operations and support financial reporting activities. This role serves as a trusted partner to finance leadership and is responsible for ensuring accurate transaction processing, account reconciliations, cash monitoring, and month-end close support. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and thrives in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.

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What Success Looks Like

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• Maintain accurate and timely accounting records across core financial processes.
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• Own accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cash management activities.
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• Deliver complete and accurate reconciliations on a consistent basis.
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• Support an efficient month-end close process.
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• Provide finance leadership with reliable financial data for decision-making.
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• Identify opportunities to improve processes, controls, and reporting accuracy.
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Preferred Background

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• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
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• 3+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally some experience manufacturing, consumer products, distribution
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• Prior public accounting experience is a BIG PLUS.
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• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting processes.
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• Experience with AP, AR, reconciliations, cash management, and month-end close.
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• ERP system experience required; NetSuite experience preferred (not required).
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• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
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• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
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• Ability to manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision.
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• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
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Key Responsibilities

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• Assist with journal entries, accruals, and month-end close requirements.
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• Interpret customer agreements and support proper revenue recognition practices.
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• Evaluate lease agreements and maintain related accounting records.
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• Manage the full accounts payable cycle, including invoice review, coding, entry, and payment preparation.
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• Monitor vendor obligations, resolve discrepancies, and support cash forecasting activities.
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• Oversee accounts receivable processes, customer invoicing, collections, and payment application.
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• Review daily banking activity and maintain accurate cash reporting.
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• Prepare monthly reconciliations for bank accounts, receivables, payables, credit cards, and general ledger accounts.
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• Maintain data accuracy within the ERP platform and support ongoing system enhancements.
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• Recommend and implement process improvements that increase efficiency and strengthen internal controls.
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• Ensure documentation and records are audit-ready and compliant with established accounting procedures.
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Ideal Candidate Profile

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• Strong ownership and accountability
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• A proactive, solution-oriented mindset
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• Sense of urgency and responsiveness
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• Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
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• Ability to build productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders
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• Continuous improvement mentality and willingness to streamline processes
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This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on accounting professional who enjoys taking ownership of core accounting functions while contributing to a growing organization’s financial infrastructure and operational success.