Sr. Accountant

We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to join a manufacturing organization in Pineville, North Carolina on a Contract basis. This position will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, delivering dependable reporting, and supporting sound business decisions through timely analysis. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting expertise, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate effectively with finance and operational partners.

Responsibilities:
• Oversee core close-cycle activities by preparing journal entries, recording accruals, and helping ensure month-end and year-end deadlines are met accurately.
• Compile and review financial reports for monthly, quarterly, and annual periods while supporting compliance with applicable accounting standards.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts, including balance sheet and income statement activity, and investigate variances or discrepancies to resolution.
• Contribute to budgeting and forecasting efforts by analyzing financial results and explaining performance against plan.
• Maintain adherence to internal control expectations, established accounting procedures, and relevant reporting requirements.
• Support external audit requests, assist with tax-related documentation, and help prepare materials for regulatory reporting obligations.
• Work closely with FP& A, operations, and other business partners to provide financial insight that supports planning and decision-making.
• Recommend and help implement improvements that strengthen accounting workflows, documentation, and overall process efficiency.
• Organize and maintain clear supporting records for transactions, reconciliations, and financial reporting deliverables.
• Offer day-to-day guidance to less experienced accounting team members when needed.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of accounting experience, including work in a senior-level accounting capacity.
• Strong hands-on experience with month-end close, general ledger activity, and preparation of journal entries.
• Demonstrated ability to complete account reconciliations and bank reconciliations with a high degree of accuracy.
• Background supporting financial reporting, variance analysis, and compliance with internal accounting controls.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment, including understanding of finance operations within global manufacturing organizations.
• Proficiency in analyzing financial data, identifying inconsistencies, and resolving issues in a timely manner.
• Ability to collaborate across functions and communicate effectively with finance leaders and operational stakeholders.

Compensation

Based on experience

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