Senior Accountant

Chapel Hill, NC - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

We are looking for a Senior Accountant to join a well-established finance and accounting team supporting a stable and growing organization. This role will take meaningful ownership of core accounting functions and play an important part in the monthly close and financial reporting process.

The position is well-suited for a detail-oriented accounting professional who values precision discretion and well-controlled processes and who also enjoys improving how things are done. You will work closely with a collaborative team focused on maintaining strong financial integrity sound controls and continuous refinement of accounting operations.

Key Responsibilities

Lead core components of the monthly close process including journal entries reconciliations and financial reporting
Own designated accounting areas (lease accounting fixed assets investment activity and bank reconciliations) with full accountability
Review analyze and validate financial data; investigate variances and resolve discrepancies with complete supporting documentation
Identify and implement opportunities to strengthen controls streamline processes and enhance reporting accuracy
Support internal and external auditors while reinforcing a strong control environment across accounting operations

Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or related field (required)
CPA designation or active pursuit strongly preferred
5 years of progressive accounting experience with demonstrated process improvement
Experience in multi-entity or complex organizational structures particularly in growing organizations
Strong proficiency in accounting systems and enabling technologies
Insurance or financial services experience is a plus
SEC reporting experience preferred
High level of discretion professionalism analytical rigor and collaborative approach

Candidate must be authorized to work in the US without current or future sponsorship requirements.

Required Experience:

Senior IC