Interim Senior Accountant

Vaco by Highspring; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 61,992 - 75,768; Part time

Job summary

A financial staffing firm is seeking an Interim Senior Accountant in Charlotte, NC. The role involves financial close processes, report preparation, and supporting various departments. Ideal candidates will have a B.S. in Accounting or Finance with 3-5 years experience in manufacturing, emphasizing cost accounting and reporting. This is a contract position with competitive hourly pay.

Qualifications

• Three to five years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Emphasis on cost accounting, reporting, and variance analysis.
• Very high attention to detail and ability to work under time pressure.

Responsibilities

• Participate in month-end financial close process.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly financial reports.
• Assist in providing financial analysis for various departments.

Skills

Excel spreadsheet capabilities

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

B.S. in Accounting or Finance

CPA and/or MBA

Tools

Business Objects

HFM

FAS

JDE

Job description

Interim Senior Accountant

Base pay: $45.00/hr – $55.00/hr

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in 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 and develop projects that improve productivity, cash flow, and EBIT.
• Update and maintain all aspects of fixed‑asset accounting, including journal entries to capitalize, dispose, and record depreciation. 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. Contribute to the annual strategic planning process and develop operational objectives for the plant aligned with corporate strategic objectives.
• Analyze budgets and daily forecasts for the plant, providing timely management reports on variances, trends, and control standards and practices.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with senior leadership team members to identify their needs and provide finance/accounting team support.

Education & 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. Experience with Business Objects, HFM, FAS, and JDE or any large ERP preferred.
• Very high attention to detail, good organizational and communication skills, ability to work under time pressure, and motivation to learn all aspects of the manufacturing operation.
• Strong analytical skills with a focus on detail.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Contract

Job Function

Accounting / Auditing

Industries

Accounting

Locations & Salary (Example)

• Mooresville, NC: $72,400.00 – $120,900.00
• Charlotte, NC: $75,820.00 – $89,200.00

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