About this opportunity
LHH lists this Senior Corporate Accountant opportunity in charlotte, North Carolina. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Are you a detail-oriented accounting professional who thrives in a fast-paced, public company environment? We are seeking a Senior Accountant, Corporate Accounting to play a key role in the monthly close process, financial reporting support, account reconciliations, and internal control execution. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to process improvements, strengthen accounting operations, and support ongoing compliance and audit initiatives.
Corporate Accounting & Month-End Close
Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, variance analyses, and supporting schedules.
Support monthly and quarterly close activities, ensuring accuracy and timely completion of assigned responsibilities.
Analyze account fluctuations and investigate unusual transactions or reconciling items.
Maintain organized, audit-ready documentation and supporting schedules.
Controls, Compliance & Audit Support
Perform account reconciliations and resolve outstanding items in a timely manner.
Execute SOX controls related to journal entries, account reviews, and close processes.
Assist with internal and external audit requests.
Support initiatives focused on strengthening controls, documentation, and accounting processes.
Process Improvement & Business Partnership
Identify opportunities to improve close efficiency, documentation standards, and reconciliation processes.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather information, resolve accounting issues, and ensure accurate financial reporting.
Contribute to a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
What We're Looking For
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
3+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably within public accounting and/or a public company environment.
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, month-end close processes, account reconciliations, and journal entries.
Experience supporting audits, internal controls, and SOX compliance.
Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage competing priorities.
Preferred Qualifications
CPA designation or active CPA candidate.
Experience in organizations undergoing process improvement, control enhancement, or accounting transformation initiatives.
Experience working with ERP systems and financial reporting tools.
What Success Looks Like
The ideal candidate is:
Detail-oriented and highly organized.
Comfortable working in a controlled, compliance-focused environment.
Proactive in identifying issues and driving solutions.
Committed to continuous improvement and strengthening accounting processes.
A team player who collaborates effectively across departments.
This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional looking to expand their experience in corporate accounting, financial controls, and process improvement while making a meaningful impact within a growing organization.
Worksite address
charlotte, NC, 28245, US
Who can apply
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