Interim Senior Accountant

Vaco; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco is seeking an Interim Senior Accountant to join our finance team in Charlotte, NC. The role focuses on month-end close, fixed asset accounting, and cost analysis within a manufacturing environment.

You will prepare detailed reports, conduct variance analysis, and support budget and forecast processes. Ideal candidates have a BS in Accounting/Finance, 3–5 years of manufacturing cost accounting experience, and strong Excel skills.

Qualifications

• BS degree in accounting or finance required; CPA and/or MBA a plus.
• 3–5 years of manufacturing experience with cost accounting, reporting, and variance analysis.
• Strong Excel skills; proficiency with Business Objects, HFM, FAS and JDE or other ERP systems.
• Detail-oriented with good organizational and communication skills; able to handle time pressure in a plant environment.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the month-end close process, including journal entry preparation and account reconciliations.
• Prepare daily, weekly and monthly reports (gross margin, productivity, operational spend, daily shipments and orders).
• Provide financial analysis to support departments and development of productivity, cash flow, and EBIT projects.
• Maintain fixed asset accounting (capitalization, depreciation, disposals, CIP).
• Track Construction in Progress and monitor against approved capital spending.
• Maintain IFRS inventory valuations and annual plant-wide cost roll; coordinate annual physical inventory.
• Assist in annual budget and quarterly forecasts; contribute to strategic planning and operational objectives.
• Analyze budgets and forecasts; report variances, trends and control standards to senior leadership.

Skills

Cost accounting

Variance analysis

Excel

Business Objects

HFM

JDE

ERP experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA

MBA

Tools

Business Objects

HFM

FAS

JDE

Job description

JOB REQUIREMENTS FOR INTERIM SENIOR ACCOUNTANT: Participate in the month end financial close process, including journal entry preparation and account reconciliations. Prepare daily, weekly and monthly reports including gross margin analysis, productivity analysis, operational spend, and daily shipments and orders. Assist in providing financial analysis to support various departments, as well as, with the development of projects that improve productivity, cash flow, and EBIT. Update and maintain all aspects of fixed asset accounting. Including prepare journal entries to capitalize, dispose, record depreciation of fixed assets. Track Construction in Progress and monitor against approved capital spending. Update and maintain inventory valuations in accordance with IFRS, including an annual plant wide cost roll. Coordinate and conduct annual physical inventory. Assist with the preparation of the annual budget and quarterly forecasts. Required to be a key contributor in the annual strategic planning process and the development of operational objectives for the plant that are aligned to corporate strategic objectives. Analyze budgets and daily forecast for the plant, providing professional and timely management report on variances, trends and control standards and practices. Establish and maintain strong relationships with senior leadership team members so as to identify their needs; seek to provide finance/accounting team support. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE B.S. in Accounting or Finance. CPA and/or MBA a plus. Three to Five years’ experience in a manufacturing environment, with an emphasis on cost accounting, reporting, and variance analysis. Strong Excel spreadsheet capabilities. Business Objects, HFM, FAS and JDE proficiency preferred, or any large ERP experience. Very high attention to detail, good organizational skills, good communication skills, reacts well to time pressure, comfortable working in plant environment and is motivated to learn all aspects of the manufacturing operation. Strong analytical skills with ability to focus on details, as necessary.By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions.EEO NoticeVaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. 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