Senior Accountant

Job Description

We are a Ballantyne/Charlotte, NC based FX Broker looking for a Senior Acountant to join our team. This is a fast-paced environment in which the candidate will be responsible for managing core general ledger activities, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial records, and supporting the month-end and year-end close processes. This role partners closely with the Controller and broader Finance team to strengthen internal controls, prepare financial reporting, and support audits, while also mentoring junior accounting staff.

The ideal candidate combines strong technical accounting knowledge with sound judgement, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently.

• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules for the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process.
• Maintain the general ledger and ensure transactions are recorded accurately and in accordance with GAAP.
• Prepare and analyze consolidated financial statements, identifying variances and providing explanations to management.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts, including cash, prepaid expenses, accruals, and fixed assets, and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Support the annual audit and quarterly reviews by preparing schedules, responding to auditor requests, and maintaining supporting documentation.
• Assist with the design, implementation, and monitoring of internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance.
• Review and mentor staff accountants, providing guidance on technical accounting matters and reviewing their work product.
• Assist with special projects, including system implementations, process improvements, and ad hoc financial analysis as needed.

Minimum of 4-6 years of progressive accounting experience with an accounting degree; public accounting experience is a plus or 6-8 years of related accounting experience and/or training.

• Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting standards.
• Proficiency with ERP/accounting systems (e.g., Net Suite, SAP, Oracle, or similar) and advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Experience in financial services or a similarly regulated industry is a plus.

• Integrity and sound professional judgment
• Ownership and accountability for accurate, timely work product
• Collaboration across Finance and cross-functional teams
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Adaptability in a fast-paced, growing organization

This position operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands, talk or hear.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) of this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

To perform this job successfully, the employee(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an at will