Senior Accountant

Socket.dev; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev in Cary, NC seeks a Senior Accountant to maintain the general ledger, prepare GAAP-compliant reports, and support month-end close and audits.

The role emphasizes process improvement, internal controls, and cross-functional collaboration with FP&A, operations, payroll, and IT. CPA is preferred; 4–7+ years of accounting experience required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• CPA preferred or actively pursuing certification.
• 4-7+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting.
• Experience with ERP systems (Sage Intacct preferred).
• Advanced Excel skills including Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, and financial analysis.

Responsibilities

• Manage month-end close, including journal entries and reconciliations.
• Prepare financial statements and GAAP-compliant reports.
• Support audits, tax filings, budgeting, and FP&A assistance.
• Maintain general ledger and SOPs; drive process improvements.
• Mentor accounting staff and act as escalation point for complex reconciliations.
• Collaborate with operations, payroll, AP/AR, and FP&A teams.
• Ensure internal controls and documentation compliance.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Advanced Excel

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA preferred or actively pursuing certification

Tools

Sage Intacct

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Position Summary

The Senior Accountant is responsible for maintaining the integrity of the general ledger, preparing accurate financial reports, supporting month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring compliance with GAAP, and assisting with audits, budgeting, and financial analysis. This role serves as a key resource within the accounting team and contributes to process improvement and internal control initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & General Ledger

• Responsible for assigned duties during the month-end close process, including journal entries and account reconciliations
• Ensure timely and accurate month-end and year-end close activities.
• Maintain and update general ledger
• Download reports from Patient Management Systems (PMS)
• Use Power BI for research and downloading data from PMS.
• Analyze financial data and provide recommendations for improvement
• Ensure compliance with accounting principles and company policies
• Assist with tax filings (property tax)
• Perform other accounting tasks as assigned

Account Reconciliations & Analysis

• Perform balance sheet, and intercompany reconciliations.
• Investigate and resolve accounting discrepancies.
• Analyze financial results and identify trends or variances when compared month over month and compared to budget.
• Assist FP&A team with budgeting and forecasting when needed.
• Support cash flow and operational reporting.

Process Ownership & Improvement

• Maintain Accounting policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Identify and implement automation opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce manual work.
• Optimize workflows across ERP, payment platforms, and reporting tools.
• Partner with IT and finance leadership on system enhancements.

Team Leadership

• Mentor other accounting staff, ensuring productivity, accuracy, and adherence to deadlines.
• Assist team members and provide ongoing coaching.
• Serve as first escalation point for complex reconciliation issues.

Compliance & Controls

• Ensure compliance with GAAP and company accounting policies.
• Support development and maintenance of internal controls.
• Assist with implementation of process improvements and standard operating procedures.
• Maintain documentation supporting financial transactions.
• Maintain compliance with healthcare payment and financial regulations

Audit & Tax Support

• Prepare schedules and documentation for external audits.
• Assist with annual financial statement audits.
• Support tax filings and compliance requirements.
• Respond to auditor inquiries and information requests.

Business Partnership

• Collaborate with operations, payroll, AP, AR, and FP&A teams.
• Support acquisitions, integrations, and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• CPA preferred or actively pursuing certification.
• 4-7+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting.
• Experience with ERP systems (Sage Intacct preferred).
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, and financial analysis.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Effective communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Preferred Skills

• Multi-entity accounting environment.
• Healthcare or dental practice management organizations.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Revenue recognition, lease accounting, and fixed asset accounting.
• Experience with BI tools (Power BI, Tableau)

Success Metrics

• Complete close processes timely.
• Account reconciliations completed timely with zero unresolved variances.
• Design and/or implement process improvements that reduce manual workload.