Senior Accountant, CPA

RCS Logistics Inc.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

RCS Logistics Inc. in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Senior Accountant to join the Finance & Accounting team.

This hands-on role supports accounting function, financial reporting, internal controls, and overall financial accuracy as the organization grows. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical accounting background, experience with month-end close, general ledger, and balance sheet reconciliations; a CPA is strongly preferred, and international experience is highly desirable.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of progressive accounting experience with month-end close and financial reporting.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and financial statement preparation.
• Experience with balance sheet reconciliations, general ledger accounting, accruals, fixed assets, and financial controls.
• Active CPA license strongly preferred.
• Experience in multi-entity or international organizations preferred.
• Freight forwarding, logistics, transportation, or similar industry experience is a plus.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong financial systems aptitude.

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process in coordination with the Senior Director of Finance & Accounting.
• Prepare timely and accurate monthly financial statements, including the income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement.
• Review general ledger activity, journal entries, accruals, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, depreciation, and other month-end adjustments.
• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations and investigate outstanding or unusual items.
• Maintain appropriate supporting schedules and documentation for significant accounts.
• Ensure financial reporting is consistent with U.S. GAAP and company accounting policies.
• Assist with monthly financial results, variance analysis, and identification of significant trends or accounting issues.

Skills

Month-end close

Financial reporting

U.S. GAAP knowledge

Excel skills

Education

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

Job description

At RCS Logistics, we believe a great company is built by great people. We combine the reach and experience of an established international logistics company with the energy, accessibility and entrepreneurial spirit of a growing organization. We're building a high-performing, people-first company where great ideas are welcomed, hard work is recognized and team members collectively feel like they're part of a special organization. If you're looking for more than just your next job—and want the chance to make a real impact alongside a team that genuinely cares about one another—RCS may be the place for you.

RCS is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join our Finance & Accounting team located in our global headquarters in Charlotte, NC. This is a new position that will be a hands‑on role responsible for supporting the company's accounting function, financial reporting, internal controls, and overall financial accuracy as the organization continues to grow.

The ideal candidate will have a strong technical accounting background and experience with month-end close, general ledger accounting, balance sheet reconciliations, financial reporting, and accounting operations. A CPA license is strongly preferred, and experience working within an international organization is highly desirable.

This individual will work closely with the Senior Director of Finance & Accounting and will serve as a key accounting resource for financial reporting, technical accounting matters, process improvement, and internal controls.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process in coordination with the Senior Director of Finance & Accounting.
• Prepare timely and accurate monthly financial statements, including the income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement.
• Review general ledger activity, journal entries, accruals, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, depreciation, and other month-end adjustments.
• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations and investigate outstanding or unusual items.
• Maintain appropriate supporting schedules and documentation for significant accounts.
• Ensure financial reporting is consistent with U.S. GAAP and company accounting policies.
• Assist with monthly financial results, variance analysis, and identification of significant trends or accounting issues.

Cash & Working Capital Support

• Prepare cash reporting and complete bank and cash reconciliations.
• Assist with maintaining and updating short-term cash flow forecasts.
• Provide accurate accounting information to support cash flow forecasting, payment planning, and liquidity management.
• Work closely with Finance leadership to identify accounting or operational issues affecting cash flow and working capital.
• Provide accounting and reporting support for treasury activities as needed.

Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Analysis

• Support the annual budgeting and forecasting process by preparing financial data, schedules, and analysis.
• Assist with monthly comparisons of actual financial results against budget and forecast.
• Research and explain significant variances and trends.
• Prepare financial information and analysis to support Finance leadership in financial planning and business decision-making.

Tax, Compliance & External Relationships

• Coordinate day-to-day requests with external tax accountants and other professional advisors.
• Prepare schedules and supporting documentation for federal, state, and local tax filings.
• Maintain organized financial records and supporting documentation.
• Assist with regulatory, tax, and other financial compliance requirements.

Internal Controls, Systems & Process Improvement

• Maintain strong controls over financial information within the company's accounting and operational systems.
• Assist with developing, documenting, and improving accounting procedures and internal controls.
• Work with internal teams to improve financial reporting and data integrity.
• Identify opportunities to automate reconciliations, reporting, and recurring accounting processes.
• Help standardize accounting processes and ensure consistent procedures across domestic and international teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• Active CPA license strongly preferred.
• 3+ years of progressive accounting experience, including meaningful responsibility for month-end close and financial reporting.
• Prior Senior Accountant, Accounting Manager, Assistant Controller, or similar experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and financial statement preparation.
• Experience with balance sheet reconciliations, general ledger accounting, accruals, fixed assets, and financial controls.
• Experience working with external tax and accounting professionals.
• Experience in a privately held, multi-entity, or international organization preferred.
• Freight forwarding, logistics, transportation, or similar industry experience is a plus.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong financial systems aptitude.