Senior Accountant

DCLI • Charlotte, NC

44d

About The Position

With limited supervision, this position is responsible for performing specific accounting functions: month-end close process, general ledger journal entries, balance sheet account reconciliations, revenue and expense account analysis. The position will assist with other ad hoc projects as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or similar field required; CPA preferred
• 2-4 years accounting experience; public accounting experience highly regarded
• Verbal and written communications are clear, concise, and organized
• Demonstrated ability to apply accounting principles to daily work
• Demonstrated analytical skills, organization skills and ability to work with large data sets
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Self-starter attitude with proven track record of working independently to deliver results
• Takes initiative to solve problems, identify opportunities, and drive continuous improvement
• Supports team approach to achieving organizational objectives and promotes a positive work environment
• Intermediate to Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screening

Nice To Haves

• CPA preferred
• public accounting experience highly regarded
• Oracle or other ERP experience preferred
• Experience using automation tools like Tableau, Alteryx, Power Automate, or other relevant technologies preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities, including performing journal entries for revenue and expense accruals, prepaids and other adjustments, as needed.
• Coordinate with other departments to ensure inputs are accurate and received timely
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and conduct follow-up/clearing of open items for accounts remaining under local responsibility
• Preparation of account analysis/variance explanations and reconciliation of certain income statement accounts
• Provide various revenue and cost analyses/reports as directed by your manager
• Assist in compiling information for monthly internal reporting and ad-hoc reporting to management as necessary, quarterly external financial reporting, and year-end external financial audit.
• Establish and build effective and productive relationships within the accounting and finance departments, as well as other relevant departments within the organization
• Prepare various ad hoc projects for manager review
• Identify opportunities to streamline and automate processes, including journal entry preparation, reconciliations, and other month-end close/financial reporting tasks to reduce manual efforts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level