Senior Accountant

Anderson Frank; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off and company holidays

Career advancement opportunities

ERP system improvements participation

Job summary

An expanding manufacturing organization in Charleston, South Carolina is seeking a Senior Accountant to join the Accounting team and manage full-cycle accounting, financial reporting, and the year-end audit process.

The ideal candidate has hands-on accounting experience in manufacturing or construction environments, with strong cost accounting, inventory, and project-based accounting knowledge, and the ability to partner with operations and leadership to support business objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Experience managing full-cycle accounting responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting.
• Manufacturing or construction industry accounting experience.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and financial analysis.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across departments.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle accounting processes, including general ledger activities, journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities to ensure timely and accurate reporting.
• Maintain the integrity of financial records in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Prepare and analyze balance sheet reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Assist in preparation of monthly management reporting packages and financial analyses.
• Monitor inventory accounting and assist with inventory reconciliations and cycle counts.
• Support cost accounting functions, including standard costs, variances, bill of materials, and manufacturing overhead allocations.
• Analyze manufacturing performance and cost trends to support operational decision-making.
• Partner with operations personnel to improve inventory controls and financial processes.
• Serve as a key contributor during the annual financial statement audit.
• Prepare audit schedules, supporting documentation, and respond to auditor requests.
• Assist with internal controls documentation and process improvements.
• Support tax filings and compliance requirements as needed.
• Identify opportunities to streamline accounting workflows and improve efficiency.
• Participate in ERP system enhancements and accounting process optimization initiatives.
• Support special projects, system implementations, and ad hoc financial analyses.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

NetSuite ERP

Microsoft Excel

Cost accounting systems

Job description

We are partnering with an expanding manufacturing organization based in Charleston, South Carolina that is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join the Accounting team and play a key role in managing the company's accounting operations, financial reporting, and year-end audit process.

Position Summary

The Senior Accountant will be responsible for overseeing full-cycle accounting activities, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial records, supporting month-end and year-end close processes, and assisting with external audit requirements. This role requires a hands‑on accounting professional with experience in manufacturing or construction environments and a strong understanding of cost accounting, inventory, and project‑based accounting principles.

The ideal candidate is detail‑oriented, analytical, and comfortable working in a fast‑paced setting while partnering with operations and leadership teams to support business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage full‑cycle accounting processes, including general ledger activities, journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and year‑end close activities to ensure timely and accurate reporting.
• Maintain the integrity of financial records in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Prepare and analyze balance sheet reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Assist in preparation of monthly management reporting packages and financial analyses.

Manufacturing & Cost Accounting Support

• Monitor inventory accounting and assist with inventory reconciliations and cycle counts.
• Support cost accounting functions, including standard costs, variances, bill of materials, and manufacturing overhead allocations.
• Analyze manufacturing performance and cost trends to support operational decision‑making.
• Partner with operations personnel to improve inventory controls and financial processes.

Audit & Compliance

• Serve as a key contributor during the annual financial statement audit.
• Prepare audit schedules, supporting documentation, and respond to auditor requests.
• Assist with internal controls documentation and process improvements.
• Support tax filings and compliance requirements as needed.

Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities to streamline accounting workflows and improve efficiency.
• Participate in ERP system enhancements and accounting process optimization initiatives.
• Support special projects, system implementations, and ad hoc financial analyses.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Experience managing full‑cycle accounting responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting.
• Manufacturing or construction industry accounting experience.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and financial analysis.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across departments.

Preferred

• NetSuite ERP experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with inventory accounting and cost accounting.
• Experience supporting external audits and internal control environments.
• Experience in a multi‑entity or project‑driven environment.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Career advancement opportunities within a growing organization

Why Join Us?

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accounting professional who enjoys working in a collaborative environment where they can make a meaningful impact. The successful candidate will join a stable and growing organization and have the opportunity to influence accounting processes, support business growth, and contribute to the continued success of the company.