Senior Accountant

Fresh Stop•Charlotte, NC

About The Position

Job Summary: Fresh Stop is seeking a high-caliber Senior Accountant to support and scale our accounting operations across a growing, multi-site retail platform. This role is designed for an experienced accounting professional who can independently own core close and reporting responsibilities today, while progressing into an Accounting Manager role within 6–12 months based on performance. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience in retail, multi-unit environments and has operated in a private equity–backed business. This position partners closely with Operations and Finance leadership to ensure accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, and actionable insights. This role is not intended for entry-level or single-site accounting backgrounds.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
5+ years of progressive accounting experience
Prior experience in a multi-location retail or hospitality environment, preferably within a convenience store (C-store) or QSR setting
Experience working in a private equity–backed company or similarly structured, high-accountability environment
Demonstrated experience owning a full close cycle in an operational, multi-entity environment (not limited to single-site or support-only roles)
Strong working knowledge of GAAP
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the Microsoft Office suite
Proven ability to manage deadlines, prioritize work, and operate independently

Nice To Haves

Convenience store, fuel, or car wash industry experience
Experience supporting audits, integrations, start-up or rapid growth environments
Public Accounting experience
ERP implementation or system optimization exposure

Responsibilities

Own day-to-day accounting activities including general ledger, journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations
Prepare and support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closes across multiple operating locations
Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, and balance sheet accounts with a strong emphasis on accuracy and timeliness
Maintain organized, auditable financial records across all sites
Prepare and analyze financial statements in accordance with GAAP
Support operational reporting and KPI tracking, including labor, revenue per unit, chemical usage, and site-level performance
Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow analysis in partnership with Finance leadership
Support and enhance internal controls, accounting policies, and compliance in a PE-backed environment
Identify process improvement opportunities to increase efficiency, accuracy, and scalability as the business grows
Assist with audit, tax, and external reporting requirements
Serve as a key point of escalation for accounting issues and site-level questions
Begin mentoring junior accounting staff as responsibilities expand
Progressively assume review and oversight responsibilities with a defined path to Accounting Manager