Senior Accountant

Department: Finance - Accounting | Reports to: Director of Accounting | Location: Wendell, NC | Position Status: Full-time, Exempt

About the Role

KIOTI Tractor, a leader in the design and manufacture of compact tractors, utility vehicles, turf care, and compact construction equipment, is seeking a Senior Accountant to join our team onsite at our Wendell, NC location. The Senior Accountant owns the daily accounting cycle and the monthly close for assigned areas with minimal day-to-day direction from the Director of Accounting. This person will be cross-trained, adaptable to any primary function within the Accounting Department, and expected to take ownership of assigned workstreams while adjusting quickly to shifting priorities.

Responsibilities

• Daily Accounting Operations
  • Independently perform daily accounting activities, including journal entries, cash application, and AP/AR review.
  • Determine the proper handling of financial transactions in accordance with US GAAP and company policy.
  • Review work prepared by Staff and Junior Accountants for accuracy and proper classification.
• Month-End Close & Reporting
  • Own assigned month-end close tasks and complete them on schedule with minimal supervision.
  • Prepare and post month-end accruals, reserves, estimations, and adjusting journal entries.
  • Perform general ledger, bank, intercompany, and balance sheet reconciliations and resolve variances.
  • Prepare monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial statements and supporting schedules across multiple entities, with variance analysis for the Accounting Manager and C-Suite.
  • Maintain company fixed asset records, depreciation schedules, and related reconciliations.
  • Support inventory accounting, including cycle counts, physical to book variances, and year-end counts.
• Systems, Process & Internal Control
  • Work within the company's ERP to validate system data and resolve subledger to general ledger discrepancies.
  • Document accounting procedures and recommend improvements to the efficiency of accounting operations.
  • Ensure adherence to internal controls and company policies; maintain proper documentation for audits.
• Audit & Tax Support
  • Prepare schedules and respond to requests for quarterly reviews and the year-end audit.
  • Assist with income, property, and sales and use tax filings and support tax audits.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required; CPA or MBA preferred.
• 4+ years of progressive accounting experience, including hands-on month-end close ownership.
• Demonstrated ability to carry daily accounting and close duties with minimal day-to-day direction.
• Working knowledge of US GAAP and the ability to apply it to routine and non-routine transactions.
• Experience with large ERP systems required; SAP and exposure to an ERP implementation or stabilization is a plus.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required.
• Self-motivated with strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills with the ability to effectively present information.
• Korean language proficiency is a plus, not required; helpful for communication with our parent company.
• Onsite position; must be able to operate a computer for extended periods and occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.