Senior Accountant

Accounting Accuracy | Close Discipline | Control Ownership LocationOn-Site │ Charlotte, NC (HQ)Experience Required5+ Years in AccountingPeople ManagerNo (Individual Contributor)Reports ToControllerClassificationFull-Time, ExemptDepartmentFinance & Accounting About The Role DingoBlu is building its accounting function from the ground up, and we are seeking a Senior Accountant to be the hands-on owner of the general ledger and the monthly close. Reporting directly to the Controller, you will prepare journal entries, own account reconciliations, support the ERP implementation, and maintain the policies and procedures that will govern how this company keeps its books. What You’ll Own General Ledger & Month-End Close Prepare and post journal entries across all areas of the business, including accruals, prepaid amortization, depreciation, payroll, revenue, and recurring standard entriesExecute the monthly, quarterly, and annual close on the schedule established with the Controller, and drive the close calendar to on-time completionOwn the integrity of the general ledger and chart of accounts, including account coding accuracy, period cut-off, and correcting entriesMaintain complete supporting documentation and audit trail for every entry, with clear preparer and reviewer evidencePrepare trial balance reviews and flag unusual balances, missing accruals, and coding errors before the books are closed Reconciliations & Balance Sheet Integrity Prepare and own all account reconciliations, including cash and bank accounts, settlement and clearing accounts, prepaid, accrued liabilities, fixed assets, and intercompany balancesPerform daily and monthly reconciliation of banking and card platform activity to the general ledger, and research and resolve differences promptlyMaintain a balance sheet reconciliation binder with standardized workpapers, tie-outs, and sign-offsTrack and clear aged reconciling items, and escalate unresolved differences with a recommended resolutionPrepare intercompany and shared-cost schedules for services provided by or to affiliated entities, and reconcile them to the underlying agreements Accounts Payable, Expense & Payroll Accounting Process and review vendor invoices, coding, approval routing, and payment runs, and maintain vendor master dataEnforce expense, approval-threshold, and documentation policies across all departments, and follow up on exceptionsReconcile corporate card and employee expense activity, and ensure proper period recognition of reimbursed costsRecord and reconcile payroll and benefits activity in coordination with the payroll provider and the people functionSupport 1099 and W-9 compliance, vendor onboarding documentation, and year-end reporting Financial Reporting Support Prepare supporting schedules for monthly financial statements, including income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement detailAssist the Controller in preparing financial statements and reporting packages under US GAAP, and support IFRS reporting requirementsPrepare recurring and ad hoc reports and analysis requested by the Controller, executive team, and ownership groupProvide actuals, accrual detail, and account-level explanations to support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis Process & Policy Build-Out Document accounting procedures, desktop procedures, and close checklists for the general ledger, AP, expense, and reconciliation processesRecommend and help implement automation and process improvements that reduce manual effort and cycle timeHelp maintain integrations between the ERP and banking and payroll, and monitor them for completeness of data Technical Accounting, Audit & Controls Assist in researching technical accounting matters and drafting accounting memos for significant vendors, contracts, and transactionsApply revenue recognition, lease, capitalization, and accrual guidance in day-to-day accounting, escalating judgment calls to the ControllerPrepare audit-ready workpapers and respond to requests from external auditors, banking partners, and program sponsorsExecute and evidence internal controls over the close, reconciliation, and disbursement processes, and identify control gapsSupport the preparation of information required for tax filings and regulatory or partner reporting Required What We’re Looking For 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including ownership of month-end close activities and account reconciliationsStrong working knowledge of US GAAP, the full accounting cycle, and financial statement preparationDemonstrated experience preparing complex journal entries and reconciliations with minimal supervisionHands-on experience with an ERP or accounting platform, including transaction processing and report generationExperience with full-cycle accounts payable, including vendor onboarding, invoice processing, and payment runsAdvanced Excel skills, including large data sets, lookups, pivot tables, and reconciliation techniquesExcellent attention to detail, organization, and documentation discipline, with a strong sense of ownership for accuracyClear written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to explain accounting outcomes to non-accountantsSelf-starter who is comfortable with ambiguity, builds process where none exists, and follows through without reminders Preferred CPA license or active CPA candidateAccounting experience in fintech, banking, payments, or another regulated financial services environmentFamiliarity with transaction-based revenue such as interchange, ATM, transfer, and membership fees, and with settlement and clearing account reconciliationExperience supporting an ERP implementation, system conversion, or finance process transformationExposure to IFRS in addition to US GAAP, and to intercompany or shared-services accountingPrior external audit or public accounting experienceBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting with coursework in technical accounting research Domain Expertise We Value DomainRelevant Skills & ToolsGeneral Ledger & CloseJournal Entries, Accruals & Prepaids, Close Calendar, Trial Balance Review, Period Cut-OffReconciliationsBank & Cash Recs, Settlement / Clearing Accounts, Balance Sheet Tie-Outs, Intercompany RecsAccounts PayableVendor Onboarding, Invoice Processing, Approval Workflows, Payment Runs, 1099 / W-9 ComplianceFinancial SystemsERP (Acumatica, NetSuite, Dynamics 365, QuickBooks, Sage), Chart of Accounts, UAT & Data MigrationFinancial ReportingUS GAAP / IFRS Statements, Supporting Schedules, Management Reporting, Account AnalysisTechnical AccountingAccounting Memos, Revenue Recognition (ASC 606), Capitalization, Leases, Accrual PolicyAudit & ControlsAudit Workpapers, PBC Schedules, Internal Controls, Policy & Procedure DocumentationPayroll & ExpensePayroll and Benefits Accounting, Expense Reporting, Corporate Card Reconciliation Education Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field requiredCPA license or active CPA candidate is a plus Work Environment This is a full-time, on-site position based at DingoBlu’s headquarters in Charlotte, NC. Standard hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Additional hours may be required during month-end and year-end close, system implementation milestones, and audit periods. Occasional travel may be required for company events. Why Join DingoBlu A rare opportunity to build the accounting function of a high-growth financial services company from the ground up — the processes you document will become how we operateDirect partnership with the Controller and hands-on involvement in a full ERP implementation from configuration through go-liveExposure to every area of the business and to technical accounting matters that most accountants at this level never seeA collaborative, performance-driven culture that values rigor, initiative, and transparency Equal Opportunity Employer We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws Note: DingoBlu is a financial technology platform, not an FDIC-Insured bank. Banking services and eligible deposit accounts are provided by our FDIC‑insured bank partners. FDIC insurance is provided by such banks up to applicable limits and subject to FDIC requirements. Powered by JazzHR rnRvjaSV1h