Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant

Accounting Accuracy | Close Discipline | Financial Controls

Location: Charlotte, NC (On-Site)

Employment Type: Full-Time, Exempt

Experience Required: 5+ Years

Department: Finance & Accounting

Reports To: Controller

Interested in this role You can find all the relevant information in the description below.

About the Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join a growing financial services organization headquartered in Charlotte, NC.

This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on accounting professional to play a key role in establishing and strengthening accounting operations, financial controls, and reporting processes.

Reporting directly to the Controller, the Senior Accountant will take ownership of general ledger activities, month-end close, account reconciliations, and financial reporting support. The ideal candidate is highly proficient in Excel, possesses strong technical accounting knowledge, and thrives in an environment where initiative, accuracy, and process improvement are valued.

Key Responsibilities

General Ledger & Month-End Close

• Own general ledger activities, including journal entries, accruals, prepaids, depreciation, and account adjustments.
• Execute monthly, quarterly, and annual closing activities, ensuring accuracy and timely completion.
• Review trial balances, investigate discrepancies, and maintain accurate financial records.

Account Reconciliations & Financial Reporting

• Prepare and maintain balance sheet, bank, cash, intercompany, and clearing account reconciliations.
• Research and resolve reconciliation discrepancies.
• Support the preparation of financial statements and management reporting in accordance with US GAAP.
• Assist with variance analysis, budgeting, and forecasting activities.

Accounts Payable & Expense Accounting

• Support full-cycle accounts payable, including invoice processing, vendor management, and payment activities.
• Reconcile payroll, corporate card, and employee expense transactions.
• Ensure compliance with internal accounting policies and approval procedures.

Accounting Systems & Process Improvement

• Support ERP implementation, system integrations, and accounting process enhancements.
• Develop and maintain accounting procedures, reconciliation workpapers, and close checklists.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency through automation and process standardization.

Audit & Internal Controls

• Prepare audit-ready documentation and supporting schedules.
• Assist with external audits, technical accounting matters, and internal control activities.
• Maintain accurate documentation and ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including hands-on ownership of month-end close and account reconciliations.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of US GAAP, general ledger accounting, and the full accounting cycle.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency , including pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, complex formulas, and large data set analysis.
• Experience preparing complex journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and financial reporting schedules.
• Proficiency with ERP or accounting systems such as NetSuite, Dynamics 365, Sage, QuickBooks, or similar platforms.
• Experience with full-cycle accounts payable and financial controls.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and take ownership of accounting deliverables.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA designation or active CPA candidate.
• Experience in banking, fintech, payments, or regulated financial services.
• Experience with ERP implementations, accounting system conversions, or process automation.
• Familiarity with settlement and clearing account reconciliations.
• Experience supporting external audits and internal control documentation.
• Knowledge of IFRS and technical accounting research.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Opportunity to help build and enhance accounting operations within a growing organization.
• Direct collaboration with finance leadership.
• Hands-on involvement in ERP implementation and process improvements.
• Broad exposure to accounting operations, financial reporting, and internal controls.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact while advancing your accounting career.

Work Environment

This is a full-time, on-site opportunity in Charlotte, NC , with a standard Monday–Friday schedule of 8:00 AM–5:00 PM. Additional hours may occasionally be required during month-end close, audits, or system implementations.