Senior Accountant

UPL•Cary, NC

About The Position

The Senior Accountant will support accurate and timely financial reporting for UPL North America by managing general ledger activities, supporting month-end and year-end close, assisting with audit requests, and maintaining fixed asset and lease accounting records. This role requires strong accounting fundamentals, attention to detail, and the ability to meet deadlines while ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP, IFRS, internal controls, and company policies.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting required.
Minimum 3 years of accounting experience in general ledger, financial reporting, audit, or a related accounting role.
Minimum 2 years of hands-on SAP experience.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and strong proficiency with Microsoft Office.
Experience with month-end close, journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, prepaid expenses, and variance analysis.
Experience with fixed asset accounting, depreciation, amortization, lease accounting, or related general ledger activities.
Experience supporting external audits, internal audits, or financial control reviews.
Experience with SAP FI/CO, fixed asset modules, lease accounting processes, or close management tools.
Strong attention to detail, organization, follow-through, and ability to meet deadlines.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, critical thinking, and communication skills, with the ability to understand the “why” behind accounting processes and reporting requirements.
Demonstrated learning agility and ability to quickly learn new systems, processes, accounting requirements, and business changes.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a manufacturing, agriculture, chemical, industrial, or multi-site business environment.
CPA certification or progress toward CPA certification is a plus.
Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP; IFRS exposure preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare, review, and post journal entries in accordance with U.S. GAAP, IFRS, regulatory requirements, and internal policies.
Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes with a focus on accuracy, timeliness, and proper documentation.
Perform general ledger account reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and resolve reconciling items.
Prepare and post prepaid expense, accrual, and reclassification entries.
Partner with Treasury on cash reconciliations and related accounting entries.
Coordinate audit support for quarterly reviews and annual audits, including preparation of schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
Respond to internal and external audit requests accurately and within required deadlines.
Work cross-functionally with Finance, Operations, Treasury, and other teams to gather documentation and resolve audit questions.
Support compliance with accounting standards, internal controls, and company financial policies.
Maintain fixed asset accounting records, including additions, disposals, transfers, depreciation, and related general ledger entries.
Prepare and maintain depreciation and amortization schedules.
Record lease accounting entries and reconcile related general ledger accounts.
Ensure fixed asset and lease accounting activities are properly documented and compliant with applicable accounting standards.
Prepare balance sheet and income statement variance reports and provide clear explanations for significant variances.
Identify opportunities to improve monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting workflows.
Support implementation of accounting best practices, process improvements, and tools that improve accuracy, efficiency, and control.
Manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.