Sr. Accountant

Description We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to support key accounting operations in Raleigh, North Carolina. This role will play an important part in maintaining accurate financial records, managing close activities, and ensuring balance sheet accounts are properly supported. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively across core general ledger processes.

Responsibilities:

- Lead recurring close activities by preparing schedules, reviewing transactions, and helping ensure financial results are finalized accurately and on time.

- Maintain the integrity of the general ledger through detailed analysis, proper account classification, and timely resolution of discrepancies.

- Prepare and record journal entries with appropriate support, ensuring transactions are complete, accurate, and aligned with accounting policies.

- Perform reconciliations for balance sheet accounts and investigate variances to keep records current and well documented.

- Complete bank account reconciliations and resolve outstanding items by coordinating with internal stakeholders as needed.

- Review financial data for inconsistencies and recommend corrective actions to strengthen reporting accuracy and control.

- Support accounting process updates or operational changes impacting financial records when applicable, including transition-related tasks within the accounting function. Requirements - Demonstrated experience in senior-level accounting work with hands-on responsibility for close and general ledger activities.

- Strong understanding of journal entry preparation, account analysis, and reconciliation best practices.

- Proven ability to manage bank reconciliations and identify exceptions with a high degree of accuracy.

- Solid knowledge of accounting principles and financial recordkeeping standards.

- High attention to detail with the ability to organize priorities and meet recurring deadlines.

- Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate across finance and operational teams.

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