Sr. Accountant

We are looking for a Sr. Accountant to join a growing team in Charlotte, North Carolina in a Contract to permanent capacity. This role is ideal for an experienced accounting specialist who can manage core close activities, maintain accurate financial records, and partner with stakeholders across the business to strengthen reporting and controls. The position offers the opportunity to contribute to day-to-day accounting operations while helping improve processes, support audits, and assist with finance-related initiatives.

Responsibilities:
• Partner with newly integrated business units to manage accounting operations such as invoice handling, payables, vendor disbursements, customer billing, collections, fixed asset activity, reconciliations, and lease-related journal entries.
• Prepare monthly financial statements in alignment with company accounting standards and reporting requirements.
• Lead timely completion of month-end close tasks, including general ledger activity, journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and income statement review.
• Record monthly compensation and benefits entries and ensure related accounts are properly reflected during the close cycle.
• Evaluate accounting workflows and strengthen internal controls, policies, and procedures to support accuracy and compliance.
• Review accounts payable, accounts receivable, and related schedules to confirm completeness, accuracy, and proper support.
• Assist with internal and external audit requests by organizing documentation, answering questions, and coordinating with auditors throughout the engagement.
• Contribute to cost management efforts by identifying opportunities to reduce spending and improve financial efficiency.
• Support cross-functional projects, strategic initiatives, and financial technology implementation efforts as business needs evolve.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience with month-end close, general ledger accounting, journal entries, and financial statement preparation.
• Strong background in account reconciliations and bank reconciliations with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Hands-on knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and supporting schedule review.
• Experience using Viewpoint Vista or similar accounting software in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, coordinate across teams, and contribute to project-based process improvements.
• Familiarity with work in progress accounting and industry exposure to HVAC or related operational environments is preferred.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to support audits and explain accounting activity to internal and external stakeholders.

Compensation

$57.00-$66.00 Hourly

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