Senior Accountant

Beacon Hill Staffing Group, LLC; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Leave programs

Job summary

Beacon Hill Staffing Group, LLC is seeking a Senior Accountant in Raleigh, NC to own key accounting functions and partner with leadership on process improvements. You will manage month-end close, financial reporting, reconciliations, and support audits in a collaborative finance team.

The role requires 4+ years of progressive accounting experience, a degree in accounting or finance, and strong GAAP knowledge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• 4+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting principles.
• Experience with month-end close, reconciliations, and financial statements.
• Advanced Excel skills (PivotTables, lookups, data analysis).
• Experience with ERP and accounting software systems.
• CPA designation or candidacy preferred.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in fast-paced environments.
• Strong communication and cross-department collaboration abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities.
• Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations.
• Analyze general ledger activity and investigate variances.
• Prepare financial statements and schedules for internal/external reporting.
• Manage balance sheet reconciliations and ensure policy compliance.
• Assist with annual audits and liaise with external auditors.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.
• Identify and implement process improvements to strengthen controls.
• Mentor junior accounting staff and support ad hoc projects.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA designation preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Accounting software

Job description

Beacon Hill was founded to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing.

Senior Accountant

Ready to take your accounting career to the next level with a growing organization? We'd love to hear from you! Our client, a well‑established and growing company in Raleigh, NC, is seeking a Senior Accountant to join their finance and accounting team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accounting professional who enjoys owning key accounting functions, partnering with leadership, and contributing to process improvements in a collaborative environment. As the Senior Accountant, you will play a critical role in the month-end close process, financial reporting, account reconciliations, and maintaining the accuracy and integrity of the company's financial records.

Responsibilities

• Leading month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting
• Preparing and reviewing journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations
• Analyzing general ledger activity and investigating account variances
• Preparing financial statements and supporting schedules for internal and external reporting purposes
• Managing balance sheet reconciliations and ensuring compliance with accounting policies and procedures
• Assisting with annual audits and coordinating requests from external auditors
• Supporting budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning initiatives
• Identifying and implementing process improvements to enhance efficiency and strengthen internal controls
• Mentoring and supporting junior accounting staff as needed
• Assisting with special projects, financial analyses, and ad hoc reporting requests from leadership

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• 4+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting principles
• Experience with month-end close, account reconciliations, and financial statement preparation
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables, lookup functions, and data analysis tools
• Experience working with ERP and accounting software systems
• CPA designation or CPA candidacy preferred
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across departments

Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Company Profile

Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement. Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs.

Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.bhsg.com.

Benefits Information

Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.

We look forward to working with you.

Beacon Hill. Employing the Future