Senior GL Accountant Job Charlotte area,North Carolina USA,Accounting

Join the accounting organization of a global company with a strong international finance structure
Work closely with the Accounting Manager, broader accounting department, and global finance team
Be part of a collaborative accounting group supporting regional financial reporting, consolidation, audit, tax, and operational finance needs
Gain exposure across multiple company entities while partnering with both finance and business stakeholders
Join a team where this position will have meaningful ownership of the general ledger, close process, and financial reporting activities Senior Accountant GL

THE TEAM YOU WILL BE JOINING

Join the accounting organization of a global company with a strong international finance structure
Work closely with the Accounting Manager, broader accounting department, and global finance team
Be part of a collaborative accounting group supporting regional financial reporting, consolidation, audit, tax, and operational finance needs
Gain exposure across multiple company entities while partnering with both finance and business stakeholders
Join a team where this position will have meaningful ownership of the general ledger, close process, and financial reporting activities Senior Accountant GL

LOCATION

What They Offer You

Opportunity to take ownership of core general ledger accounting activities within a global organization
Exposure to both US GAAP and IFRS financial reporting requirements
Ability to work across regional accounting, global finance, audit, tax, and operational teams
Opportunity to participate in accounting and finance projects beyond the traditional month-end close
Environment where process improvement, accounting research, and implementation of financial standards are part of the role
Strong opportunity for an experienced accountant to broaden their exposure to consolidation, manufacturing accounting, and international finance

WHY THIS ROLE IS IMPORTANT

Own key components of the month-end close process and prepare financial statements across company entities
Prepare consolidated financial statements for management review and external audit support
Prepare journal entries and perform detailed general ledger account reconciliations with appropriate supporting documentation
Ensure accurate accounting for accruals, deferrals, reclassifications, and intercompany transactions
Partner closely with Accounts Payable to ensure expenses are properly recorded across general ledger accounts and cost centers
Maintain accurate accounting records and support the continued development of the chart of accounts
Research accounting matters and support the implementation of applicable financial reporting standards
Analyze budgets, expenses, revenues, and cost of goods while identifying and correcting financial discrepancies
Support audit and tax reporting requirements while ensuring reporting complies with both IFRS and US GAAP
Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, and overall financial reporting accuracy Senior Accountant GL

THE BACKGROUND THAT FITS

5+ years of progressive accounting experience with a strong foundation in general ledger accounting and month-end close
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field required
Manufacturing accounting experience is strongly preferred
Experience working within an ERP environment, ideally supporting a manufacturing organization
Strong understanding of journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, intercompany transactions, and financial statement preparation
Working knowledge of US GAAP, with exposure to or experience supporting IFRS reporting highly valuable
Ability to analyze financial information, investigate discrepancies, and communicate findings clearly to management and business partners
Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work across accounting, operations, global finance, and external audit teams
CPA is desirable but not required