Senior Accountant — Growth & Automation Champion

Carolina Professional Recruiting Group; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A Charlotte-based, private equity-backed organization is seeking a Senior Accountant to strengthen the corporate accounting team. The role offers exposure beyond the monthly close, including financial analysis, technical accounting research, process improvements and cross-functional initiatives.

The ideal candidate will own key close activities, participate in special projects and help scale the accounting infrastructure as the company grows.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• Strong month-end close, journal entries and reconciliations.
• Public accounting experience and/or corporate accounting experience; solid GAAP knowledge.
• CPA or CPA candidate a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own month-end, quarter-end and year-end close activities.
• Prepare journal entries, accruals and reconciliations.
• Analyze account activity and investigate variances.
• Prepare schedules supporting financial reporting.
• Research accounting matters and document GAAP conclusions.
• Support internal controls and audit requests.
• Partner with teams across the organization on accounting matters.
• Identify opportunities to improve and automate processes.
• Participate in special projects tied to company growth.

Skills

Excel

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA or CPA candidate

Tools

GAAP knowledge

Automation/AI-enabled tools

Job description

A Charlotte-based, private equity-backed organization is seeking a Senior Accountant to strengthen the corporate accounting team. The role offers exposure beyond the monthly close, including financial analysis, technical accounting research, process improvements and cross-functional initiatives.

The ideal candidate will own key close activities, participate in special projects and help scale the accounting infrastructure as the company grows.