Senior Accountant- Charlotte, NC

Caesarstone•Charlotte, NC

2d•$88,000 - $104,500•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Accountant serves as a senior accounting lead and trusted partner to the US Controller, bringing the technical depth, ownership, and judgment expected of someone approaching Assistant Controller readiness. This hands-on leadership role coordinates significant close activities, safeguards balance sheet integrity, supports manufacturing and inventory accounting, strengthens controls, and ensures reliable financial reporting. The successful candidate independently resolves complex accounting issues, reviews and develops the work of others, coordinates across functions, and provides the Controller with clear explanations, risks, and recommendations. Delegated authority remains subject to established company approval policies. The role leads assigned month-, quarter-, and year-end close workstreams; prepares and reviews complex accounting entries and reconciliations; owns assigned balance sheet reconciliation quality; analyzes financial results; and coordinates financial reporting packages and Corporate Finance submissions. It partners with Operations and the Inventory & Cost Analyst on inventory accounting, costing, controls, valuations, and variance analysis. Additional responsibilities include coordinating audit requests, supporting SOX and other controls, handling accounting support for tax and regulatory filings, coaching assigned accounting personnel, using Oracle ERP to improve processes, and leading selected process improvements. The position is primarily office-based and involves regular use of computer systems and office equipment. Schedule flexibility may be needed during close, audits, or critical business needs. The position is located in Charlotte, NC. The starting base salary is $80,000–$95,000, depending on experience and qualifications. Expected total target compensation for employees meeting performance expectations is $88,000–$104,500 annually, including base salary and target annual bonus opportunity.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting required.
Generally 7–10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including close ownership and review responsibilities; exceptional equivalent experience considered.
Strong U.S. GAAP knowledge, financial reporting skills, analytical judgment, and experience with accounting estimates.
Meaningful manufacturing, distribution, or inventory-intensive accounting experience.
Demonstrated ability to review others’ work, coordinate priorities, and operate independently.
Advanced Excel proficiency and substantial ERP experience.
Experience with external audit, internal controls/SOX, and accounting process improvement.

Nice To Haves

CPA or master’s degree strongly preferred.
Familiarity with standard costing strongly preferred.
Oracle Fusion strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate assigned month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close workstreams, deadlines, and interdependencies.
Prepare and review complex journal entries, accruals, estimates, and reconciliations; challenge unsupported or unusual balances.
Review general ledger activity for completeness, accuracy, cutoff, classification, and material fluctuations.
Research nonroutine accounting matters, document U.S. GAAP conclusions, and recommend appropriate treatment to the Controller.
Proactively report close status, open issues, financial exposure, accountable owners, and expected resolution dates.
Own the quality and timeliness of assigned balance sheet reconciliations and coordinate resolution of aging reconciling items.
Analyze monthly financial results, explain significant trends and variances, and identify operational drivers.
Coordinate assigned financial reporting packages and Corporate Finance submissions with complete supporting schedules.
Support budgets and forecasts through accurate historical data, accrual assessments, and meaningful analysis.
Partner with Operations and the Inventory & Cost Analyst to maintain reliable inventory accounting and controls.
Review inventory-to-GL reconciliations, cycle count results, physical inventories, inventory adjustments, and variances.
Assess inventory valuation, standard costing, purchase price variances, slow-moving and obsolete stock, and reserve analysis.
Investigate inventory and margin exposure and recommend documented corrective action.
Coordinate external audit requests, PBC schedules, and responses, ensuring audit-ready supporting documentation.
Support SOX and other control requirements, including evidence of review, segregation of duties, and remediation tracking.
Identify recurring accounting errors and internal control gaps and implement sustainable improvements.
Work within established approval limits and escalate material accounting judgments and exceptions to the Controller.
Coordinate accounting support for sales and use tax, business licenses, property tax, and applicable Census Bureau and BEA filings.
Provide review, technical guidance, coaching, and close task coordination for assigned accounting personnel.
Serve as the delegated day-to-day accounting lead during Controller absences, within defined authorization boundaries.
Leverage Oracle ERP, preferably Oracle Fusion, to improve transaction quality, reporting, reconciliations, and close efficiency.
Partner with Operations, Supply Chain, IT, and Corporate Finance to resolve issues and improve accounting processes.
Lead selected process improvements through root cause analysis, implementation, and follow-up.