Sr. Accountant

Sprout

About The Position

Sprout is a global IT hardware retirement provider for hyperscaler and enterprise clients. We leverage a nationwide footprint (and international partner network) combined with proprietary software to enable efficient end-to-end IT asset disposition with a focus on data-bearing devices from the client to the cloud. The company is headquartered in Charlotte, NC with additional operations near Sacramento, Dallas, and Boston. Sprout provides software and services to clients in the form of our IT Asset Disposition, Certified Destruction, and Responsible Recycling solutions. Since our founding as an electronic waste startup from a Duke University dorm room in 2014, we have been expanding at an average rate of >66% each year. By adhering to our 3 values (One Sprout, Deliver Excellence, and Integrity Matters), we are proud of our culture to move at #SproutSpeed to become the emerging leader in our industry. For more information, please visit: www.sproutup.com. We are seeking a Senior Accountant with strong public accounting experience and an active CPA to support the continued growth of the company. This individual will play a key role in managing the close process, strengthening internal controls, and ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting. This role offers meaningful exposure across the organization and the opportunity to help build scalable accounting processes in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting required
Active CPA required
3–5+ years of public accounting experience required
Strong technical GAAP knowledge
Experience managing or heavily contributing to month-end close
Experience supporting or coordinating external audits
Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency

Nice To Haves

ERP system experience preferred
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Ability to operate effectively in a growing, evolving environment

Responsibilities

Own and manage significant areas of the general ledger, including complex journal entries and technical accounting matters
Lead monthly balance sheet reconciliations and proactively investigate and resolve variances
Drive the month-end and year-end close process to ensure timely, accurate financial reporting
Prepare and review internal financial reports and management schedules
Partner closely with external auditors; lead audit preparation and coordinate support requests
Research and apply GAAP guidance to new or complex transactions
Maintain and enhance accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Sales, and leadership to ensure accurate financial reporting and business alignment
Support ERP optimization and accounting workflow improvements
Identify and implement opportunities to increase efficiency, scalability, and automation within accounting operations
Assist with special projects and strategic finance initiatives as the company continues to grow