Senior Accountant
AIR Control Concepts • Charlotte, North Carolina • Full Time
Posted on Fri, Jun 26, 2026
Job Location: Charlotte NC, Hybrid
Operating Company: AIR Carolinas
FLSA Status: Exempt
Salary Range: $80-90k
About:
AIR Carolinas – A member of the AIR Control Concepts family.
AIR Carolinas is a leading manufacturers’ representative providing HVAC equipment, controls, service, and aftermarket solutions across North and South Carolina. Formerly Insight Partners, Hahn Mason, and Faulkner Haynes, we’ve united to deliver greater expertise, efficiency, and customer-focused solutions.
AIR Carolinas is proud to be part of the AIR Control Concepts family, expanding our reach and strengthening our capabilities across the HVAC industry. This partnership allows us to provide even greater value to our customers by combining our trusted local expertise with the broad support, resources, and innovation of a larger organization. While our name and team remain the same, our commitment to quality service is now backed by an even stronger foundation.
Check out our website: AIR Carolinas | HVAC Equipment, Parts, Service & Solutions Across NC & SC
Position Summary:
The Senior Accountant is an integral member of the GAAP accounting team, reporting to the Controller. The Senior Accountant is responsible for performing and reviewing complex accounting activities, ensuring the integrity of the general ledger, and maintaining compliance with corporate policies and GAAP. This role supports month-end close, prepares analytical reviews, and assists in maintaining a strong control environment across all assigned entities.
This is a hands-on GAAP accounting role—ideal for a driven, detail-oriented professional seeking exposure to multi-entity accounting, consolidations, and finance transformation in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
General Ledger & Month-End Close
- Execute and review journal entries, accruals, and balance sheet reconciliations to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Perform and review intercompany reconciliations across multiple entities; research and resolve variances timely.
- Record and reconcile commission accruals and payments to ensure accurate expense recognition and compliance with revenue recognition policies.
- Support the month-end close process for assigned entities, adhering to corporate deadlines and regional calendars.
- Prepare and review monthly analytical flux and variance analyses on key accounts to explain period-over-period changes.
- Ensure all financial data is properly recorded, documented, and supported in compliance with GAAP and company policy.
- Assist with consolidation and regional reporting packages.
- Apply strong understanding of U.S. GAAP to ensure accurate accounting treatment of transactions.
- Support the implementation of corporate accounting policies and internal controls across all entities.
- Participate in audit preparation and support, ensuring all requested documentation is complete and accurate.
- Assist in maintaining compliance with sales and use tax requirements and related filings.
- Stay current on accounting standards and contribute to discussions around policy application and improvements.
- Identify and recommend process enhancements or automation opportunities to increase efficiency and accuracy in accounting operations.
- Support ERP system utilization (Oracle or similar) by maintaining data integrity and identifying configuration improvements.
- Assist in documentation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for recurring accounting processes.
- Partner with the accounting team during ERP rollouts, integrations, and new entity onboarding.
- Work closely with the FP&A team to ensure data integrity and provide input into management reporting and analysis.
- Partner with the regional finance accounting team’s transactional members (AR, AP, and Collections) to ensure accounting entries and reconciliations accurately reflect financial activity and align with regional policies.
- Collaborate with the Sales team to validate commission-related transactions, contract activity, and revenue recognition inputs as applicable.
- Partner with Staff Accountants to review supporting schedules and reconciliations for accuracy and consistency.
- Communicate effectively with Corporate Accounting on shared policies, system configurations, and intercompany matters.
- Coordinate with the controller on open jobs review, project closeouts, and cash flow management activities.
- Actively pursue opportunities to expand knowledge in multi-entity consolidations, process improvement, and financial analysis.
- Support finance transformation initiatives led by controller and corporate accounting team.
- Provide mentorship and GAAP guidance to Staff Accountants as needed.
Experience and Requirements:
- 3–6 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in a multi-entity, high-growth, or complex organization.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required; CPA or CPA eligibility a plus.
- Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and internal control principles.
- Demonstrated success in month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations, journal entries, and variance analysis.
- Experience with ERP systems (Oracle, NetSuite, or similar) and intermediate to advanced Excel skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and time management skills; ability to meet tight deadlines and manage competing priorities.
- Proactive, collaborative team player with a continuous improvement mindset.
Benefits:
We offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, including:
- 401(k) with employer match (immediate vesting)
- Medical – HDHP & PPO options, Dental and Vision
- HSA with employer matching contributions
- FSA & Limited FSA
- Employer Paid Life/AD&D Insurance
- Voluntary Life Insurance Plans
- Paid Family Leave
- PTO
- Paid Company Holidays – 10 Days
- Employer Paid Short-term Disability
- Long-term Disability
- Referral Bonus Opportunities
- Other voluntary fringe benefits
The Company provides equal employment opportunity in accordance with applicable laws and prohibits discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are based on business needs and qualifications.
The Company complies with disability laws and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals.