Senior Accountant | Lonely Planet

Red Ventures; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance Coverage

Life Insurance

401(k) with match

Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

A thriving technology company in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Senior Accountant to handle financial accounting and analysis for a key business unit in the travel industry. This hybrid role requires a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance, and 3+ years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include ensuring timely revenue close procedures, preparing financial statements, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Ideal candidates thrive in fast-paced environments and possess strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant experience and demonstrable success in progressively more responsible roles.
• Experience with mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures is a plus.
• Proficiency utilizing financial systems and reporting packages.

Responsibilities

• Perform revenue close procedures on-time in accordance with US GAAP.
• Prepare a wide variety of monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Participate in recurring month-end close activities.

Skills

Inventory accounting

Communication skills

Problem-solving abilities

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and/or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Office

Workday

NetSuite

MySQL

Job description

Hybrid schedule and location: This role requires a hybrid schedule and will be based in our South Charlotte, NC Headquarters Tuesdays through Thursdays, and work fully remotely on Mondays and Fridays each week.

Red Ventures is currently seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join our team. This person will be responsible for the financial accounting and analysis for Lonely Planet, one of Red Ventures’ high growth business units within the travel industry. Ideal candidates will possess a fun, positive, energetic attitude and thrive in a fast‑paced and dynamic work environment. The position will have an immediate impact on Lonely Planet through collaborative work with multiple cross‑functional teams to complete recurring month‑end close activities, problem‑solve, and make process improvements. The role reports to our Fort Mill, SC campus three days per week.

What You’ll Do

• Perform revenue close procedures on‑time and in accordance with US GAAP, including revenue and deferred revenue journal entries, account reconciliations, and fluctuation analyses
• Prepare a wide variety of monthly balance sheet reconciliations
• Participate in recurring month‑end close activities
• Supplier invoice and requisitions reviews and approvals for business operations
• Monthly Capex/CIP reconciliations
• Annual audit support
• Assist with monthly reconciliation of AR subledgers to the General Ledger
• Assist with accounting process redesign, documentation and automation including implementation of key systems
• Prepare monthly financial statements
• Provide financial support to business leaders in monthly forecasting and annual operating plan
• Prepare ad‑hoc business case analysis, including financial models and analysis of business trends
• Review and analyze data from external sites
• Ensure adequate financial and internal controls
• Prepare presentations for management reviews and quarterly board meetings
• Perform financial analyses and special projects as requestedProvide financial data to shareholders as requested

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and/or Finance
• 3+ years of relevant experience and demonstrable success in progressively more responsible roles
• Experience with inventory accounting (including raw materials, WIP and finished goods) is strongly preferred
• Proficiency utilizing financial systems and reporting packages
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products
• Knowledge of public company accounting and reporting
• Experience with Workday, NetSuite, and MySQL is a plus
• Experience with mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures is a plus
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Strong attention to detail and problem‑solving abilities
• Good organizational skills and the ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment
• Must be a team player

Compensation

• Total Cash Compensation Range: $85,000 - $100,000 per year

Additionally, the following benefits are provided by Red Ventures, subject to eligibility requirements:

• Health Insurance Coverage (medical, dental, and vision)
• Life Insurance
• Short and Long‑Term Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Holiday Pay
• 401(k) with match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Parental Bonding Benefit Program
• Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO): Full‑time employees accrue 20 days of PTO for a full calendar year annually, with an increase to 25 days after five years of service

Equal Opportunity Employment

Red Ventures is an equal‑opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or any other basis protected by law. Employment at Red Ventures is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications.

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