Senior GL Accountant

THE TEAM YOU WILL BE JOINING

• Join the accounting organization of a global company with a strong international finance structure
• Work closely with the Accounting Manager, broader accounting department, and global finance team
• Be part of a collaborative accounting group supporting regional financial reporting, consolidation, audit, tax, and operational finance needs
• Gain exposure across multiple company entities while partnering with both finance and business stakeholders
• Join a team where this position will have meaningful ownership of the general ledger, close process, and financial reporting activities Senior Accountant GL

LOCATION

• Charlotte, North Carolina

WHAT THEY OFFER YOU

• Opportunity to take ownership of core general ledger accounting activities within a global organization
• Exposure to both US GAAP and IFRS financial reporting requirements
• Ability to work across regional accounting, global finance, audit, tax, and operational teams
• Opportunity to participate in accounting and finance projects beyond the traditional month-end close
• Environment where process improvement, accounting research, and implementation of financial standards are part of the role
• Strong opportunity for an experienced accountant to broaden their exposure to consolidation, manufacturing accounting, and international finance

WHY THIS ROLE IS IMPORTANT

• Own key components of the month-end close process and prepare financial statements across company entities
• Prepare consolidated financial statements for management review and external audit support
• Prepare journal entries and perform detailed general ledger account reconciliations with appropriate supporting documentation
• Ensure accurate accounting for accruals, deferrals, reclassifications, and intercompany transactions
• Partner closely with Accounts Payable to ensure expenses are properly recorded across general ledger accounts and cost centers
• Maintain accurate accounting records and support the continued development of the chart of accounts
• Research accounting matters and support the implementation of applicable financial reporting standards
• Analyze budgets, expenses, revenues, and cost of goods while identifying and correcting financial discrepancies
• Support audit and tax reporting requirements while ensuring reporting complies with both IFRS and US GAAP
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, and overall financial reporting accuracy Senior Accountant GL

THE BACKGROUND THAT FITS

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience with a strong foundation in general ledger accounting and month-end close
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field required
• Manufacturing accounting experience is strongly preferred
• Experience working within an ERP environment, ideally supporting a manufacturing organization
• Strong understanding of journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, intercompany transactions, and financial statement preparation
• Working knowledge of US GAAP, with exposure to or experience supporting IFRS reporting highly valuable
• Ability to analyze financial information, investigate discrepancies, and communicate findings clearly to management and business partners
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work across accounting, operations, global finance, and external audit teams
• CPA is desirable but not required