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Bode North America, Inc.; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits package

401(k) with company match

Generous paid time off

Life and disability insurance

Opportunities for professional development

Job summary

A leading company in the rail sector seeks an experienced Senior Accountant in Spartanburg, SC, to oversee monthly closings and financial reporting. The ideal candidate has a strong accounting foundation, leadership skills, and familiarity with US GAAP and IFRS. The role involves managing A/P and A/R processes and acting as the first contact for audits. This position offers a competitive salary and an array of benefits, including a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in accounting with a focus on US GAAP and IFRS.
• Experience leading accounting teams and managing staff.

Responsibilities

• Execute month-end and yearly closing activities in local ERP.
• Prepare and post journal entries for accruals and fixed assets.
• Manage accounts payable and receivable reporting.
• Act as contact for financial audits and tax declarations.

Skills

Leadership experience

Strong accounting foundation

Advanced Excel skills

SAP key-user knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Accountant (ACCA) to join our U.S. operations in Spartanburg, South Carolina. This role supports our strong sales growth and ongoing corporate development.

About Us

• International engineering and manufacturing group in the rail sector
• System supplier to vehicle manufacturers, providing customized door systems and after-sales services in Europe, the U.S., and Korea
• Global presence: Germany (HQ), Poland, U.S., UK, Italy, Korea with 1,200 employees worldwide
• Entrepreneurial culture within a private equity-owned industrial group

We are seeking an experienced Senior Accountant (ACCA) who confidently executes monthly closing and financial reporting according to US GAAP and IFRS. Based on a strong accounting foundation, the role owner will also be an entrepreneurial business partner for the local CEO and other functional managers. This includes commercial validation of the accounting figures and their translation into business‑relevant information for non‑finance staff. Bringing SAP key‑user knowledge to our SAP roll‑out 2026 is strongly preferred, but not mandatory. Good Excel skills are required.

The role owner reports to the local CEO and the Director Accounting of the group. The accounting department currently consists of two accountants and one accounting manager. The candidate will be the team lead. The existing role owner will be supporting in an extended transition period. After that transition period, the team will be consisting of the candidate and two accountants.

Key Responsibilities

• Month‑end and yearly closing in local ERP and financial reporting system including constant validation and audit‑proof documentation for all balance sheet accounts
• Prepare and post journal entries (e.g., accruals, fixed assets)
• Manage A/P and A/R reporting
• Act as first contact for statutory financial and tax audits and annual tax declarations
  • Oversee and validate daily bookkeeping and closing routines, including:
  • Checking and booking customer invoices (including dunning); first contact for sales department
  • Checking and booking supplier invoices (with and without PO); review and process payment runs
  • Booking bank statements and daily balance checks
• Validating external payroll
• Support SAP rollout in 2026

Your strengths

Preferred Skills

• Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting or related field
• Strong accounting foundation and leadership experience
• SAP key‑user knowledge (preferred for 2026 SAP rollout)
• Advanced Excel skills

What We offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous paid time off (vacation, sick leave, holidays)
• Life and disability insurance
• Employment in a growing rail industry market with long‑term prospects
• A dynamic, international environment with growth potential and strong leadership support
• Exposure to both operational purchasing and strategic sourcing activities
• Opportunities for professional development and continuous improvement initiatives

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