Senior Accountant
Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, 28201, USA
Listed on 2026-10-20
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Accounting
Financial Reporting, Cost Accountant, Senior Accountant, Accounting & Finance
Location: Remote
Employment Type: Full-Time
Compensation: $80,000-$85,000 annually
Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant with a strong manufacturing background to join its accounting and finance team. This fully remote position will play an integral role in month-end close, financial reporting, general ledger accounting, inventory and cost accounting, account reconciliations, and financial analysis.
The ideal candidate will bring hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment and understand how inventory, standard costing, production activity, and operational variances impact financial results.
Key ResponsibilitiesPerform key responsibilities related to the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close
Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, and other accounting adjustments
Prepare and review balance sheet and general ledger reconciliations
Assist with the preparation and analysis of financial statements
Perform inventory and cost accounting activities
Analyze standard costs, actual costs, and manufacturing variances
Review and analyze material, labor, overhead, freight, scrap, and other manufacturing costs
Support inventory valuation, reserves, cycle counts, and physical inventory processes
Analyze work-in-process (WIP), finished goods, and raw material inventory
Assist with fixed asset accounting, depreciation, and capital expenditures
Perform budget-to-actual and other financial variance analyses
Partner remotely with plant operations, manufacturing, supply chain, and finance teams to investigate financial results and cost variances
Assist with budgeting and forecasting activities
Support internal and external audit requests
Maintain accurate supporting documentation and appropriate internal controls
Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, financial reporting, and operational efficiencies
Perform special projects and financial analysis as needed
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field
4+ years of progressive accounting experience
Previous accounting experience within a manufacturing environment
Strong knowledge of GAAP and general ledger accounting
Experience with cost accounting, inventory accounting, standard costing, and variance analysis
Strong month-end close and balance sheet reconciliation experience
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including Pivot Tables and lookup functions
Experience with software systems such as Quick Books, Net Suite, Microsoft Dynamics, or comparable platforms
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work effectively and independently in a remote environment
Ability to partner cross-functionally with accounting, finance, operations, supply chain, and manufacturing teams
CPA, CMA, or CPA candidate
Experience with bills of materials (BOM), work-in-process (WIP), inventory valuation, standard costs, and manufacturing variance analysis
Experience supporting ERP implementations, upgrades, or process improvements
Advanced financial reporting and analytical skills
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Military connected talent encouraged to apply
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