Senior Accountant

Forte Opening S; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Benefits package

Job summary

Forte Opening Solutions is seeking a Senior Corporate Accountant to maintain GAAP-compliant financial reporting across multiple entities and ERP systems. You’ll oversee cash/banking, payroll accounting, intercompany activity, and consolidation processes while driving process improvements in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, 5+ years of corporate accounting, and CPA-eligible status, with strong Excel and ERP experience (Dynamics

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting and CPA-eligible status preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive corporate accounting in multi-entity or manufacturing settings.
• Strong GAAP knowledge, audit support, and financial reporting experience.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close across multiple entities.
• Oversee cash accounting, reconciliations, and banking reporting.
• Manage payroll-related entries, accruals, and GL mapping with Paycom.
• Record, reconcile, and eliminate intercompany transactions and variances.
• Coordinate external audits and prepare schedules/documents for findings.
• Lead process improvements and system integrations across ERPs.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Journal entries review

Advanced Excel

Cross-functional collaboration

Audit coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA-eligible

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics AX / D365

OneStream

Paycom

Power Query in Excel

Job description

About Forte Opening SolutionsForte Opening Solutions is a leading provider of commercial doors, frames, hardware, and specialty building products with a coast-to-coast footprint. As a vertically integrated organization with over $300 million in annual revenue, we operate across manufacturing and distribution, delivering comprehensive opening solutions to customers nationwide.We are continuing to grow and modernize our finance organization to support our expanding operations and multi-system environment.Position SummaryForte is seeking a highly skilled Senior Corporate Accountant to play a key role in maintaining the integrity of our financial reporting across multiple entities and ERP systems.This position will focus on critical accounting functions including cash and banking, payroll accounting, intercompany transactions, and audit coordination, while also supporting consolidation processes and continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, technically strong, and comfortable working in a complex, fast-paced manufacturing environment.Key ResponsibilitiesFinancial Reporting & CloseSupport monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes across multiple business units and systemsReview staff journal entries and account reconciliations, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and GAAP complianceAssist in preparation of consolidated financial reportingCash & BankingOversee daily and monthly cash accounting functions, including reconciliations and cash position reportingMaintain strong internal controls over cash and banking activitiesSupport banking relationships and related reporting requirementsPayroll AccountingManage payroll-related journal entries, accruals, and balance sheet reconciliationsPartner with HR and payroll teams to ensure accurate and timely payroll processingAdminister and maintain GL mapping within Paycom, ensuring alignment with financial reporting requirementsIntercompany AccountingRecord, reconcile, and eliminate intercompany transactions across multiple operating entitiesEnsure proper documentation and timely resolution of intercompany variancesAudit & ComplianceServe as a key contact for external auditors, leading audit coordination and support activitiesPrepare audit schedules and supporting documentationEnsure timely completion of audit requests and assist in addressing findingsSystems & Process ImprovementNavigate and reconcile data across multiple ERP systemsIdentify opportunities for automation, standardization, and process improvementsSupport ongoing system implementations, integrations, and reporting enhancementsRequired:Bachelor’s degree in Accounting5+ years of progressive corporate accounting experience, preferably in a multi-entity or manufacturing environmentStrong understanding of GAAP and financial reportingExperience reviewing journal entries and account reconciliationsProven ability to support or lead external audit processesAdvanced Excel skills with strong analytical and problem-solving abilitiesPreferred:Experience with Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 R3, D365, or similar ERP platformsExperience with OneStream or other consolidation/reporting toolsExperience with Paycom, including GL mapping configuration and reportingBackground in a vertically integrated or operationally complex companyExperience with creating and maintaining Power Query enabled Excel Files.CPA or CPA-eligibleWhat Makes You Successful at ForteStrong attention to detail and ownership mindsetAbility to manage priorities in a deadline-driven environmentCollaborative approach with cross-functional teamsContinuous improvement mindset with a focus on efficiency and scalabilityComfortable working in a multi-system, evolving organizationWhy ForteJoin a growing, industry-leading organization with national reachWork in a role with broad exposure across finance, operations, and leadershipBe part of a team focused on modernization, process improvement, and scalable growthCompetitive compensation and benefits package