Senior Accountant

LHH; Durham (NC); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm is seeking a Senior Accountant to join their Corporate Finance team. This hybrid role focuses on accounting and reporting activities, including month-end close processes, reconciliations, and compliance support. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, CPA preferred, along with at least 3 years of relevant experience. A salary range of $90,000 to $110,000 is offered, with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP; IFRS experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage month-end close processes including reconciliations and allocations.
• Prepare monthly variance analysis for multiple entities.
• Record journal entries in accordance with lease accounting standards.

Skills

Advanced financial and analytical skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Strong organizational skills

Experience in dynamic environments

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA preferred

Tools

ERP systems (e.g., SAP S/4HANA, Microsoft Dynamics NAV, OneStream)

MS Office, especially Excel

Job description

We are seeking a Senior Accountant to join the Corporate Finance team. This individual contributor role will be based in a hybrid work environment and will focus on accounting and reporting activities, including general ledger accounting, month‑end close, reconciliations, intercompany transactions, lease accounting, and business combinations. The position also supports annual audits and financial compliance processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage month‑end close processes, including account reconciliations, accruals, allocations, intercompany entries, and consolidations to ensure accurate and timely financial statements.
• Provide monthly variance analysis comparing budget to actual results for multiple entities.
• Prepare roll‑forwards for prepaids, property, plant & equipment, intangibles, goodwill, and debt.
• Record journal entries and reconcile balances in accordance with lease accounting standards (ASC 842).
• Prepare journal entries for business combinations in accordance with ASC 805, including opening balance sheet development.
• Assist in preparing monthly management reporting packages for leadership.
• Support quarterly debt compliance certifications for asset‑backed and term loans.
• Contribute to ERP system implementations and process standardization projects.
• Assist with integration of newly acquired entities into reporting processes and systems.
• Undertake special projects related to acquisitions, new accounting standards, and other ad hoc initiatives.
• Coordinate and support annual external audits.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• CPA preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP; IFRS experience is a plus.
• Advanced financial and analytical skills with the ability to produce accurate results independently.
• Experience in dynamic environments with a focus on process improvement.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with ERP and consolidation systems (e.g., SAP S/4HANA, Microsoft Dynamics NAV, OneStream) and MS Office, especially Excel.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Salary Range: $90,000 – $110,000

Position Type: Full-time

Seniority Level: Mid-Senior level

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Function: Accounting/Auditing

Industry: Manufacturing