Senior Accountant​/Accounting Supervisor

A privately held organization in the Charlotte area is seeking a Senior Accountant / Accounting Supervisor to join its growing team. This role is ideal for an accounting professional who enjoys both hands‑on work and mentoring others, and who thrives in an environment where process improvement and operational excellence are valued. The position offers visibility to leadership, opportunities to influence accounting operations, and a clear path for continued growth.

• Lead month‑end and quarter‑end close activities, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to GAAP.
• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Assist with consolidated financial statements and internal management reporting.
• Work with the leadership team with the development of the budget & quarter‑ly forecast.
• Perform variance analysis and provide explanations for financial fluctuations.
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls across accounting processes.

• Serve as a resource for technical accounting questions and problem‑solving.
• Help build a collaborative, accountable, and high‑performing team culture.

• Identify opportunities to streamline workflows and enhance reporting accuracy.
• Support system enhancements, automation initiatives, and documentation of procedures.
• Assist in the development and implementation of accounting policies and procedures.

• Coordinate with external CPA firm
• Assist with tax‑related schedules and compliance requirements as needed.
• Stay updated on changes in accounting regulations and best practices.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally working for a small to mid‑seize private company.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and internal controls.
• Advanced Excel and Systems skills.
• Excellent communication, analytical thinking, and organizational abilities.

• Confident yet collaborative — someone who can lead without ego.
• Comfortable balancing detailed accounting work with higher‑level review and oversight.
• Process‑minded, proactive, and eager to improve systems and workflows.