Senior Accountant

Valpak; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Valpak is seeking a Senior Accountant with 4+ years of experience to own the month-end close process and ensure accurate, timely financial reporting.

This role leads the close cycle, performs complex journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analysis, and partners with FP&A and operations to drive efficiency and close accuracy. Candidates should have a Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance and demonstrate proficiency with SAP and advanced Excel; CPA or CPA-track is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 4+ years of progressive accounting experience with month-end close responsibility.
• Strong understanding of accrual accounting and GAAP.
• CPA or CPA-track preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own and execute key components of the month-end close process.
• Prepare and post complex journal entries (accruals, deferrals, reclasses, allocations).
• Perform and review balance sheet reconciliations and variance analysis.
• Support internal and external audits and cross-functional collaboration with FP&A and operations.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

Senior Accountant (Month-End Close Focus | 4+ Years Experience)

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly organized and deadline-driven Senior Accountant with 4+ years of experience and a proven track record in leading and executing month-end close processes. This role is critical to ensuring accurate, timely financial reporting and will serve as a key owner of the close cycle, reconciliations, and financial integrity of the organization.

Key Responsibilities

Month-End Close

• Own and execute key components of the month-end close process, ensuring timely completion within tight deadlines
• Prepare and post complex journal entries (accruals, deferrals, reclasses, allocations)
• Perform and review balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring all accounts are accurate and fully supported
• Analyze and explain month-over-month variances in financial results
• Maintain and continuously improve the close checklist, timelines, and workflows
• Identify bottlenecks and implement process improvements to accelerate the close cycle
  

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Own the integrity and accuracy of monthly financial statements by leading close activities, validating underlying data, and ensuring all balances are fully supported
• Ensure accuracy and compliance with GAAP standards
• Provide insights into financial performance and key trends
  

Audit & Compliance Support

• Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules and responding to auditor requests
• Assist with year-end close and financial statement preparation
  

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with FP&A, operations, and other departments to gather data for accruals and reporting
• Communicate deadlines and requirements to ensure timely close inputs
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 4+ years of progressive accounting experience with hands-on month-end close responsibility
• Strong understanding of accrual accounting and close processes
• Experience managing or contributing to fast-paced close cycles
• Proficiency with ERP systems (SAP preferred)
• Advanced Excel skills
• CPA or CPA-track preferred
  

Preferred Skills

• Experience reducing close timelines and improving efficiency
• Strong reconciliation and variance analysis skills
• Ability to work under tight deadlines with high accuracy
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Process improvement mindset with attention to detail
  

What Success Looks Like

• Month-end close completed on time with accurate, fully supported financials and no material post-close adjustments
• Clean, well-documented reconciliations
• Improved close efficiency over time
• Strong cross-functional collaboration