Accounting Manager

Hanes Companies, Inc; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Hanes Companies in Winston-Salem, NC is seeking a Senior Accountant to ensure GAAP-compliant financial reporting and integrity of core accounting processes, including month-end close, reconciliations, and general ledger activity.

The role involves cross-functional collaboration to drive process improvement, support audits, and maintain strong internal controls, delivering accurate, timely financial statements in line with U.S. GAAP.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 3–5+ years of accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and general ledger accounting.
• Experience with month-end close and financial reporting.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Execute month-end close with accuracy and timeliness.
• Maintain and analyze general ledger activity, including journal entries.
• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations with proper support.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and internal policies.
• Support internal and external audits, including documentation preparation.
• Maintain strong internal controls over financial reporting.
• Identify and resolve discrepancies to improve data accuracy.
• Partner cross-functionally to improve data quality.
• Drive continuous improvements in accounting processes and tools.

Skills

U.S. GAAP knowledge

Month-end close

General ledger accounting

Excel proficiency

Analytical mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

Hanes Companies in Winston Salem, NC is seeking a Senior Accountant. Hanes is a division of Leggett & Platt Inc. (NYSE: LEG) and has over 50 locations in North America. The Senior Accountant is responsible for the execution and integrity of core accounting processes, including month-end close, reconciliations, and general ledger activity. This role ensures accurate, controlled, and GAAP‑compliant financial reporting while supporting audits and driving continuous process improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute month-end close with accuracy and timeliness
• Maintain and analyze general ledger activity, including journal entries
• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations with proper support
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and internal policies
• Support internal and external audits, including documentation preparation
• Maintain strong internal controls over financial reporting
• Identify and resolve discrepancies to improve data accuracy
• Partner cross-functionally to improve data quality
• Drive continuous improvements in accounting processes and tools

Key Competencies

• Detail-oriented and highly organized
• Strong ownership and accountability
• Process-driven mindset with focus on improvement
• Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Analytical and problem-solving mindset

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 3–5+ years of accounting experience
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and general ledger accounting
• Experience with month-end close and financial reporting
• Proficiency in ERP systems and Excel

About Hanes Companies

Hanes Companies is a people‑first organization dedicated to providing a complete benefits package for our employees and their families. Benefits include health/dental/vision insurance, retirement savings with company match, discount stock plan, paid time off, paid holidays, employee assistance program, gym reimbursement, education reimbursement, and many more! We are focused on maintaining a workforce that represents the many customers we serve and the communities in which we operate.

Please visit our website at www.hanescompanies.com to learn more about Hanes.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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