Senior Accountant

Amerit Fleet Solutions; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits within 30 days

Medical, dental, vision, prescription

401(k) match

Unlimited vacation

Safety reimbursement

Amerit University training

Referral bonus

ASE certification reimbursement

Employee discounts

EAP

Nurse triage

ERGs

Job summary

Amerit Fleet Solutions is seeking a Senior Accountant to join our finance team in Charlotte, NC. This role leads month-end close, ensures financial accuracy, and drives process improvements in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of accounting experience, strong U.S. GAAP knowledge, and expertise in Excel and financial analysis. In-office benefits include comprehensive medical coverage, a 401(k) match, generous vacation, and robust training programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required; CPA or CPA candidate preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience including month-end close, journal entries, reconciliations, and financial analysis.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP; SEC reporting experience preferred if applicable.
• Experience with cost of goods sold and manufacturing/operational environment preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills and ability to analyze large data sets.

Responsibilities

• Own month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities with cross-functional coordination.
• Prepare and post journal entries and accruals with supporting documentation.
• Run reconciliations, investigate items, and maintain balance sheet and income statement support.
• Prepare schedules and analyses for monthly, quarterly, and year-end close and reporting packages.
• Analyze activity and variances; communicate findings and actions to partners.
• Document technical accounting matters and support GAAP guidance implementation.
• Maintain internal controls and respond to audit requests.
• Provide financial insights and support to stakeholders; drive process improvements.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Financial analysis

Month-end close

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

CPA or CPA candidate

Tools

Excel

AI-enabled accounting tools

Job description

Position Summary

At Amerit Fleet Solutions, we are committed to delivering best-in-class fleet maintenance solutions across the U.S. We are seeking an experienced and driven Senior Accountant to join our growing finance team. This role supports key accounting operations, leads month-end close activities, ensures financial accuracy, and contributes to process improvements across the organization. The ideal candidate is analytical, detail-oriented, proactive, and capable of thriving in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

Compensation: $90,000 - $100,000 base salary depending on experience

In-Office - Charlotte, NC

The benefits of belonging – what’s in it for you?

• Full benefits within 30 days
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, life insurance, disability insurance
• 401(k) match program
• Unlimited vacation, holidays, and sick time
• Commitment to your safety through boot and prescription safety glasses reimbursement
• Career and learning development with an extensive training program through our Amerit University
• Employee referral program, up to $500 bonus
• ASE certification program with fee reimbursement and bonus
• Employee recognition platform that includes opportunities to redeem points for merchandise
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 24/7 nurse triage line
• Employee discounts on cell phone service and entertainment tickets
• Employee resource groups (ERGs) that foster inclusion

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Own assigned month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities, coordinating with cross-functional partners to obtain required information, resolve issues, and meet reporting deadlines
• Prepare, upload, and post accurate journal entries and accruals with complete supporting documentation
• Prepare timely account reconciliations, investigate reconciling items, resolve discrepancies, and maintain complete support for assigned balance sheet and income statement accounts
• Prepare schedules and analyses for monthly, quarterly, and year-end close and support the timely completion of financial reporting packages
• Analyze account activity and financial results, investigate significant or unusual variances, document conclusions, and communicate findings and recommended actions to accounting and business partners
• Research and document technical accounting matters, prepare clear accounting conclusions, and support the implementation of applicable guidance in accordance with GAAP and Company policies
• Maintain effective internal controls and complete assigned control activities, including preparing documentation and supporting internal and external audit requests
• Partner cross-functionally to provide financial insights, relevant reporting, and responsive support to stakeholders
• Use approved artificial intelligence and automation tools to streamline accounting processes, enhance data analysis, and improve financial reporting. Validate outputs, document key judgments, protect confidential information, and comply with Company data governance and internal control requirements
• Identify and implement process improvements that increase accuracy, efficiency, scalability, and consistency
• Prepare ad hoc analyses and perform other responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications and Key Competencies

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field required; CPA or CPA candidate preferred.
• Five or more years of progressive accounting experience in public accounting and/or industry, including experience with month-end close, journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial analysis.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and the ability to research and apply relevant FASB guidance; experience with SEC reporting requirements preferred if applicable.
• Experience with cost of goods sold and accounting in a manufacturing or similar operational environment preferred.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables, XLOOKUP or equivalent lookup functions, and the ability to organize and analyze large data sets.
• Experience using, or demonstrated aptitude for learning, approved AI-enabled tools for accounting research, data analysis, process automation, and continuous improvement. Ability to validate outputs, recognize limitations, protect confidential financial information, and apply sound professional judgment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills, with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, exercise sound judgment, and meet tight deadlines in a high-growth, fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain accounting matters clearly to cross-functional partners.
• Collaborative, proactive, adaptable, and committed to continuous improvement and learning.

Key Competencies and Minimum Education

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