Senior Accountant

Royal Search Group; Charlotte (NC); Ibrido; USD 70.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Royal Search Group is partnering with a growing manufacturing and consumer products organization seeking a Senior Accountant to own key accounting operations and support financial reporting. You will ensure accurate processing, reconciliations, cash monitoring, and month-end close support in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s in Accounting or Finance, 3+ years in accounting (manufacturing a plus) and experience in AP/AR, reconciliations, and ERP systems.

Competenze

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
• 3+ years progressive accounting experience; manufacturing/consumer products a plus.
• Public accounting experience is a big plus.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting processes.
• Experience with AP, AR, reconciliations, cash management, and month-end close.
• ERP experience required; NetSuite preferred (not required).
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Mansioni

• Assist with journal entries, accruals, and month-end close requirements.
• Interpret customer agreements and support proper revenue recognition practices.
• Evaluate lease agreements and maintain related accounting records.
• Manage the full accounts payable cycle, including invoice review, coding, entry, and payment preparation.
• Monitor vendor obligations, resolve discrepancies, and support cash forecasting activities.
• Oversee accounts receivable processes, customer invoicing, collections, and payment application.
• Review daily banking activity and maintain accurate cash reporting.
• Prepare monthly reconciliations for bank accounts, receivables, payables, credit cards, and general ledger accounts.
• Maintain data accuracy within the ERP platform and support ongoing system enhancements.
• Recommend and implement process improvements that increase efficiency and strengthen internal controls.
• Ensure documentation and records are audit-ready and compliant with established accounting procedures.

Conoscenze

Public accounting experience

Manufacturing industry experience

Advanced Excel skills

Strong communication

AP/AR knowledge

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Strumenti

NetSuite

ERP systems

Descrizione del lavoro

Location: Remote, with periodic in-person collaboration. Candidates must reside within approximately one hour of the Charlotte, NC area.

*Ideally have some experience in public accounting (audit/assurance, accounting advisory, outsourced accounting). Straight from public also works!

**Must have some experience within manufacturing industry (either directly, or from public accounting)

***This company is primed to continue their growth and should double revenues in 1-2 years!

Position Overview

We are partnering with a growing manufacturing and consumer products organization seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to take ownership of key accounting operations and support financial reporting activities. This role serves as a trusted partner to finance leadership and is responsible for ensuring accurate transaction processing, account reconciliations, cash monitoring, and month-end close support. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and thrives in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.

What Success Looks Like

• Maintain accurate and timely accounting records across core financial processes.
• Own accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cash management activities.
• Deliver complete and accurate reconciliations on a consistent basis.
• Support an efficient month-end close process.
• Provide finance leadership with reliable financial data for decision-making.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, controls, and reporting accuracy.

Preferred Background

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• 3+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally some experience manufacturing, consumer products, distribution
• Prior public accounting experience is a BIG PLUS.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting processes.
• Experience with AP, AR, reconciliations, cash management, and month-end close.
• ERP system experience required; NetSuite experience preferred (not required).
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with journal entries, accruals, and month-end close requirements.
• Interpret customer agreements and support proper revenue recognition practices.
• Evaluate lease agreements and maintain related accounting records.
• Manage the full accounts payable cycle, including invoice review, coding, entry, and payment preparation.
• Monitor vendor obligations, resolve discrepancies, and support cash forecasting activities.
• Oversee accounts receivable processes, customer invoicing, collections, and payment application.
• Review daily banking activity and maintain accurate cash reporting.
• Prepare monthly reconciliations for bank accounts, receivables, payables, credit cards, and general ledger accounts.
• Maintain data accuracy within the ERP platform and support ongoing system enhancements.
• Recommend and implement process improvements that increase efficiency and strengthen internal controls.
• Ensure documentation and records are audit-ready and compliant with established accounting procedures.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Strong ownership and accountability
• A proactive, solution-oriented mindset
• Sense of urgency and responsivenessAttention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Ability to build productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Continuous improvement mentality and willingness to streamline processes

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on accounting professional who enjoys taking ownership of core accounting functions while contributing to a growing organization’s financial infrastructure and operational success.