Senior Accountant

A privately held organization in the Charlotte, NC 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 & quarterly 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 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.