Senior Accountant POST NUMBER: 430423
Senior Accountant
Charlotte, NC (On-site, 4 days per week)
Are you an ambitious accounting professional looking to grow with a thriving and stable organization? We are seeking a Senior Accountant to join our Charlotte-based accounting team. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a family-owned, growing company with a history of excellence in manufacturing and innovation.
Why Join?
- Growth-Oriented Company: $350M business experiencing rapid growth through organic expansion and acquisitions.
- Stability: Over a century of industry leadership and family ownership.
- Team-Oriented Environment: Close-knit team with direct access to experienced leadership, including the CFO and Controller.
- Process Improvements: Be part of the implementation and optimization of the new IFS ERP system.
- Community Impact: Play a critical role in a company dedicated to producing high-quality products for global customers.
Position Overview
Reporting to the Controller, the Senior Accountant will take ownership of the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, financial statement preparation, and process improvement initiatives. This role involves both technical accounting responsibilities and collaboration with internal stakeholders to ensure compliance with GAAP and corporate policies.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and analyze monthly financial statements, including reviewing operational results with management.
- Oversee the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
- Perform and oversee balance sheet reconciliations and core journal entries.
- Maintain the chart of accounts and hierarchy of entities, classes, and reporting units in the general ledger system.
- Assist in the development and implementation of internal controls and accounting procedures to maximize efficiency and ensure compliance with GAAP and regulatory requirements.
- Support financial system implementations and upgrades, including requirements gathering, testing, and training.
- Oversee asset accounting, including fixed assets and capital project reporting.
- Collaborate with accountants and analysts to resolve discrepancies and improve processes.
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
- Experience: Minimum of 3 years of progressive accounting experience. Background in manufacturing accounting or smaller public accounting firms preferred.
- Skills:
- Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting.
- Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Analytical problem-solving skills and the ability to interpret complex data.
- Preferred: Experience in financial systems implementation and process improvement.
Work Environment & Schedule
- On-site Schedule: Work on-site in Charlotte, NC, 4 days per week.
- Join a collaborative team of accounting professionals based in Charlotte, with additional support from the Mount Airy office.
Ready to take the next step in your accounting career? If you are a proactive, detail-oriented professional with a passion for process improvement and collaboration, we want to hear from you!
Join a company where your contributions are valued, and your growth is supported. Apply today!
Vaco values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
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Pay Transparency Notice
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:
- the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
- licensure and certification requirements;
- office location and other geographic considerations;
- other business and organizational needs.
With that said, as required by local law, Vaco believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.