Staff Accountant - Charlotte, NC

scentair; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

ScentAir in Charlotte, NC seeks a motivated Senior Staff Accountant to join our Finance team. You will handle general ledger duties, close processes, intercompany reconciliations, and financial reporting while supporting audits and process improvements.

The role offers exposure to senior finance leadership in a global setting. The ideal candidate has 2–4 years of accounting experience, a solid grasp of GAAP, and strong Excel skills; CPA candidate status is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• 2–4 years of progressive accounting experience preferred in a corporate setting.
• Strong GAAP knowledge and Excel proficiency; CPA/CPA candidate is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain general ledger reconciliations and schedules.
• Record journal entries and ensure accuracy per policies and standards.
• Participate in monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes.
• Apply customer cash receipts and maintain customer account balances.
• Assist with intercompany reconciliations and consolidated reporting.
• Support monthly financial reporting and analysis and audit activities.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Analytical skills

Multitasking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

ERP systems (Syteline)

Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP)

Job description

ScentAir delivers billions of lasting impressions for customers around the globe every year. Our cutting-edge scent delivery solutions are tailored to a wide range of business environments including restaurants, health care offices, airports, senior living facilities, apartment and multi-unit housing, retail stores, real estate (both commercial and residential), health clubs and spas, and international airports. We are the pioneers and innovators in the field; we are proud to be the global leader in Scent Marketing!

Our impressive roster of clients features industry giants such as Disney World, Sea World, IHG, Aria Resort and Casino, MGM Grand, Marriott Brands, Hilton, Westin Resorts, and Greystar Properties, international airports, among many others.

About the Role

ScentAir is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Senior Staff Accountant to join our growing Finance team in Charlotte, NC.

This position offers hands-on experience across multiple accounting disciplines, including general ledger accounting, month-end close, financial reporting, intercompany accounting, fixed assets, lease accounting, and audit support. The ideal candidate is intellectually curious, analytical, and eager to develop professionally within a dynamic global organization.

This role provides significant exposure to senior finance leadership and offers strong opportunities for career growth. In fact, the previous individual in this position was promoted within less than two years, demonstrating our commitment to developing and advancing talent from within.

Your Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain general ledger account reconciliations and supporting schedules.
• Record journal entries and ensure transactions are accurately recorded in accordance with company policies and accounting standards.
• Participate in the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes.
• Apply customer cash receipts and maintain accurate customer account balances.
• Monitor and resolve unapplied cash and customer credits.
• Maintain accounting records and schedules for prepaids, fixed assets, leases, and accruals.
• Assist with intercompany reconciliations and elimination entries across global entities.
• Support monthly financial reporting and analysis.
• Investigate and resolve account variances and reconciliation discrepancies.
• Assist with the annual financial statement audit and other compliance requirements.
• Support process improvement initiatives and help identify opportunities to increase efficiency through automation and better processes.
• Collaborate with finance team members and business partners across North America, EMEA, and APAC.
• Assist with special projects and other accounting responsibilities as assigned.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• 2-4 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in a corporate accounting environment.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and accounting fundamentals.
• Experience participating in month-end close activities and account reconciliations.
• Experience working with ERP systems; Syteline experience is a plus.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and data analysis.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• CPA candidate or interest in pursuing a CPA is a plus.

Why Join ScentAir?

• Opportunity to work for the global leader in scent marketing.
• Exposure to a broad range of accounting and finance functions.
• Work closely with experienced finance leadership and gain visibility across the organization.
• Participate in process improvement and business transformation initiatives.
• Collaborate with colleagues around the world in a truly global business.
• Strong track record of internal promotion and career advancement.