Sr. Accountant

Description

We are looking for an experienced Controller to join a manufacturing organization in Pineville, North Carolina on a Contract basis. This position plays a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, producing reliable reporting, and supporting sound business decisions through timely analysis. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting skills, a detail-oriented mindset, and the ability to collaborate effectively with finance and operational teams.

Responsibilities:

- Oversee core close activities by preparing journal entries, recording accruals, and helping ensure month-end and year-end deadlines are met accurately and on time.

- Develop and review financial reports for monthly, quarterly, and annual periods while supporting compliance with applicable accounting standards.

- Reconcile general ledger, balance sheet, and income statement accounts, investigate variances, and resolve outstanding discrepancies promptly.

- Contribute to budgeting and forecasting efforts by analyzing results, identifying trends, and explaining performance against expectations.

- Uphold internal control standards by monitoring accounting procedures, maintaining supporting documentation, and following established financial policies.

- Assist with audit preparation, tax-related support, and required regulatory reporting by organizing schedules and responding to information requests.

- Work closely with FP& A, operations, and business stakeholders to provide financial insight that supports planning and operational decision-making.

- Recommend and support improvements to accounting workflows, controls, and system efficiency to strengthen accuracy and productivity.

- Offer day-to-day guidance to less experienced accounting team members when needed and help promote consistent accounting practices across the team

Requirements - 5+ years of accounting experience, including substantial responsibility for month-end close and financial reporting.

- Strong working knowledge of general ledger activity, journal entry preparation, and account reconciliation processes.

- Experience performing bank reconciliations and researching discrepancies with a high level of accuracy.

- Background in a manufacturing environment, with the ability to understand operational and financial impacts across the business.

- Familiarity with budgeting support, variance analysis, and preparation of financial statements.

- Understanding of internal controls, audit support, and compliance with established accounting policies and procedures.

- Ability to manage multiple deadlines, communicate clearly with cross-functional teams, and work effectively in a Contract role environment.

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