Senior Accountant

Carolina PRG has partnered with a locally based $100M PE backed headquarters in the industrial supplier and manufacturing space to help them compliment their tenured & talented accounting team with a Senior Accountant. This role reports to the Accounting Manager and serves as a key business partner across multiple functions. The Senior Accountant will play a central role in core financial operations, including month-end close, financial reporting, data analysis, and compliance.

The position also offers meaningful visibility within the organization, with opportunities to contribute to system implementations, acquisition-related work, and cross-functional initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and analyze financial statements-including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements-to ensure accuracy and alignment with applicable accounting standards.
• Manage month-end and year-end closing activities, including journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and variance analysis.
• Oversee monthly commissions calculations and related accruals, while supporting internal teams with inquiries.
• Ensure timely and accurate reconciliation of sales and use tax obligations, including oversight of tax automation tools.
• Support merger and acquisition activities, including integration of acquired entities, alignment of accounting policies, and onboarding of processes and systems.
• Coordinate with external auditors and regulatory agencies to facilitate audits and ensure compliance with all relevant requirements.
• Develop, improve, and maintain financial policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Monitor updates to GAAP and IFRS and ensure compliance with all applicable standards.
• Build effective partnerships with internal leaders and key stakeholders across the business.
• Provide analytical support, financial insights, and decision-making guidance for ad hoc projects and strategic initiatives.
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts focused on efficiency, accuracy, and process enhancement.
• Assist in preparing presentations, reports, and financial materials for senior leadership and external stakeholders.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• 2-4 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in a senior-level role.
• Strong understanding of core accounting and finance principles.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Highly organized, adaptable, and comfortable working in a fast-changing environment.
• Experience with ERP systems
• Advanced proficiency with Excel and strong skills in PowerPoint and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong project management capabilities.
• High level of ownership, initiative, and commitment to delivering results.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment, particularly job-shop or project-based settings, preferred.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• CPA or CMA preferred.
• Experience in public accounting highly valued.
• Proficiency in financial modeling and advanced analysis.
• Authorization to work in the United States.