Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant
Location: Asheville, NC OR Charlotte, NC – 5 days per week on site
Position Summary
$80-98k

Cherry Bekaert Staffing and Recruiting is searching for an experienced Senior Accountant to join its accounting team. This position will play a role in the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting. The ideal candidate will possess strong accounting skills, experience preparing journal entries and account reconciliations, and the ability to work collaboratively across departments in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Close & Reporting

• Contribute and execute month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities.
• Prepare and post complex journal entries, accruals, and adjusting entries.
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of all close-related tasks.
• Assist in the preparation of internal and external financial reports.
• Analyze financial results and investigate significant variances.

Account Reconciliations

• Prepare and review balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Reconcile bank accounts, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, accruals, and other general ledger accounts.
• Research and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Maintain supporting schedules and documentation for all reconciled accounts.

General Accounting

• Maintain the integrity and accuracy of the general ledger.
• Assist with fixed asset accounting, depreciation schedules, and asset tracking.
• Support revenue and expense recognition processes.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and company accounting policies.
• Assist in the implementation and improvement of accounting procedures and internal controls.

Audit & Compliance

• Support external audits, tax filings, and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Prepare audit schedules and provide requested supporting documentation.
• Assist with internal control reviews and process improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and accounting standards.

Analysis & Process Improvement

• Perform account analysis and financial statement reviews.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and reporting efficiencies.
• Participate in Intacct enhancements and special projects as needed.
• Assist management with ad hoc financial reporting and analysis.

Candidate should have the following qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and general accounting principles.
• Experience managing month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUPs, and financial analysis.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred

• CPA designation or CPA candidate.
• Experience with ERP systems such as Sage Intacct, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, Oracle, or SAP.
• Public accounting experience is a plus.
• Experience supporting audits and financial statement preparation.

Key Competencies

• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong time management and ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Critical thinking and analytical mindset.
• Commitment to continuous process improvement.