Senior Accountant

Aston Carter•Raleigh, NC

1d•$80,000 - $100,000•Hybrid

About The Position

This position will assist in monthly close activities, complex journal entry preparation, balance sheet account reconciliations, annual audit requests, and ad hoc financial reporting and projects. In addition, this position will review monthly balance sheet reconciliations of other analysts and staff accountants.

Requirements

Accounting/Business BA or BS Degree from a four (4) year college or university (minimum).
Five (5) to ten (10) years’ experience as a Senior Accountant/Financial Analyst in a medium-to-large business environment.
Strong understanding of US GAAP/IFRS and current accounting practices.
Strong analytical, investigative, and problem-solving skills.
Strong communication and organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

CPA or comparable technical designation/advanced degree preferred.
Knowledge of Workday preferred

Responsibilities

Assist with monthly closing activities, including journal entry preparation, account review, and posting entries of others. A specific focus will be on regional assets and liability balances, and profit and loss.
Prepare balance sheet reconciliations by region, identify and resolve reconciling items, and prepare any adjusting entries.
Highlight and communicate significant reconciling transactions with region controllers and resolve timely.
Analyze and prepare special request financial reports, as needed.
Assist in budgeting and forecasting, as needed.
Provide documentation for audit requests, as needed.
Provide leadership and guidance to other accounting team members.