Senior Accountant

Forge Search

Columbia (SC)

On-site

USD 118,000 - 140,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Senior GL Accountant in Columbia, SC. This role involves leading the close cycle, drafting GAAP memos, and improving processes. Ideal candidates have 5-8+ years of accounting experience, knowledge of ERP systems like NetSuite, and advanced Excel skills. Competitive salary and opportunities for career growth are offered.

Qualifications

5-8+ years of progressive accounting experience.
Demonstrated experience drafting GAAP position papers.
Evidence of process improvements and automating reconciliations.

Responsibilities

Lead the monthly and quarterly close.
Prepare and review complex reconciliations.
Serve as primary contact for external auditors.

Skills

Ownership of full close cycle

GAAP position papers drafting

Strong ERP proficiency

Advanced Excel skills

Education

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

Tools

NetSuite

Sage Intacct

Microsoft Dynamics

SAP

Job description

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Our client is a growing organization in the Columbia, SC area seeking a Senior GL Accountant who thrives on ownership, technical accounting, and process improvement. This role goes beyond routine close responsibilities—you’ll have the opportunity to partner across Finance and Operations, draft technical GAAP memos, and build stronger controls as the business scales. It’s an ideal next step for an experienced accountant who enjoys rolling up their sleeves, driving change, and making a visible impact.

Essential Duties & Functions

Lead the monthly and quarterly close, including preparation and posting of journal entries, accruals, and reserves
Prepare and review complex reconciliations across areas such as inventory, revenue, deferreds, leases, payroll/benefit liabilities, and intercompany accounts
Draft and present GAAP technical accounting position papers (e.g., revenue recognition, capitalization, leases, reserves, contingencies) to leadership
Serve as primary contact for external auditors, owning audit PBC lists, resolving findings, and ensuring audit readiness
Develop and document standard operating procedures, desk procedures, and internal controls using a risk-based approach
Partner with other cross-functional teams to improve data flows and reduce manual processes
Identify and implement process improvements to shorten close timelines and improve reporting accuracy

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
5–8+ years of progressive accounting experience with proven ownership of the full close cycle
Demonstrated experience drafting GAAP position papers and implementing conclusions
Strong ERP proficiency (NetSuite, Sage Intacct, Microsoft Dynamics, SAP, or similar)
Advanced Excel skills, with comfort handling large data reconciliations and variance analysis
Evidence of process improvements, such as reducing close cycles or automating reconciliations

Preferred (Not Required):

CPA (active, inactive, or parts passed)
Public accounting or large-company background
NetSuite experience; exposure to multi-entity and multi-state payroll/benefit accounting
Inventory/COGS and revenue recognition experience in both product and services environments

Why Join?

Experience autonomy in your work and an opportunity to own the GL process
Work closely with leadership
Be part of a scaling business where you can see your fingerprints on an organization
Competitive compensation and a clear path for career growth under supportive leadership

For confidential consideration, please email careers@forgesc.com or apply directly!

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