Senior Accountant

Surgical Instrument Service Company•Greensboro, NC

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About The Position

Senior Accountant Job Title: Senior Accountant Location: Greensboro, NC Position Summary: The Senior Accountant is responsible for supporting day-to-day accounting operations, maintaining accurate financial records, and assisting with month-end close and reporting activities in accordance with GAAP. This role focuses on reliable execution of established accounting processes and detailed, hands-on work with financial data. The Senior Accountant works closely with finance leadership and the accounting team to ensure transactions are recorded accurately, reconciliations are completed on time, and supporting documentation is thorough, well organized, and easy to follow. This position is well suited for someone who is highly comfortable working in Excel and enjoys working in the details of data.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
Three to five years of accounting experience
Working knowledge of GAAP
Experience supporting month-end close and basic account reconciliations
Very strong Excel skills, with comfort working extensively in spreadsheets to reconcile, review, and validate detailed data
Experience working with accounting or ERP systems
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

Nice To Haves

MBA or Master’s in Accounting (MSA)
Experience in a service-based or operational environment
Experience supporting audits
Exposure to Microsoft Power Platform tools (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI) is a plus, but not required

Responsibilities

Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities under the direction of finance leadership
Prepare routine journal entries and supporting documentation
Complete assigned account reconciliations using established templates and procedures
Review data for accuracy, completeness, and consistency
Identify discrepancies or variances and escalate findings as appropriate
Maintain organized, detailed supporting documentation
Prepare standard schedules and reports used in internal financial reporting
Work extensively in Excel to organize, reconcile, and validate data used in reporting
Assist with variance explanations by gathering data, identifying differences, and summarizing results
Support ad hoc reporting and data requests by gathering, organizing, and validating data
Ensure reports are accurate, timely, and properly supported
Maintain customer and vendor records in accounting systems
Support billing, accounts receivable, and accounts payable activities as assigned
Assist with accounting related to customer arrangements by following established guidance
Help track recurring data issues or non-standard items and flag them for review
Ensure compliance with internal accounting policies and procedures
Assist with audit preparation by compiling schedules and supporting documentation
Support internal control processes and report exceptions or issues
Assist with tax-related schedules and data requests
Follow documented accounting procedures consistently
Become familiar with end-to-end accounting workflows and data flows
Identify recurring issues, inefficiencies, or data challenges and share observations with finance leadership
Provide suggestions and collaborate with the team on potential improvements when requested
Support approved changes once direction and guidance are provided
Use accounting systems and Excel daily to support reconciliations, reporting, and analysis
Work with detailed, sometimes imperfect data and help ensure accuracy through review and reconciliation
Participate in system testing, data cleanup, or validation efforts as directed
Collaborate with accounting, operations, and other departments to resolve routine issues
Communicate clearly, professionally, and respectfully with internal stakeholders
Exercise sound professional judgment when handling sensitive or confidential information
Maintain discretion and confidentiality related to financial data, personnel matters, and company operations
Lead by example through accuracy, reliability, accountability, and adherence to established processes
Escalate complex issues or items requiring judgment to finance leadership
Provide backup support for other accounting functions as needed