Senior Accountant

Search Solution Group is seeking a Senior Accountant for a manufacturer of advanced ceramic substrates. This role supports the organization's accounting operations by managing month-end close activities, maintaining accurate financial records, preparing financial reports, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform month-end close activities, including journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Process month-end balancing and ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Analyze general ledger accounts and investigate discrepancies.
• Prepare monthly Standard Reporting Packages for management.
• Extend customer credit and process wire transfers.
• Prepare and file multi-state sales tax returns.
• Review and process employee expense reports.
• Prepare monthly inventory reports for Inventory Management.
• Perform accounting responsibilities for related companies as assigned.
• Maintain accurate financial records and support internal and external audits.
• Assist with special accounting projects and process improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with company accounting policies and applicable financial regulations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Master’s degree in Accounting or CPA designation preferred.
• Previous accounting experience in a corporate or manufacturing environment preferred.
• Experience with month-end close and general ledger accounting.
• Experience preparing financial reports and reconciliations.
• Experience with multi-state sales tax is a plus.

Skills

• General ledger accounting.
• Financial reporting and analysis.
• Journal entry preparation and account reconciliation.
• Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word proficiency.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Written and verbal communication skills.

Knowledge

• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Financial statement preparation.
• Month-end close processes.
• Sales tax reporting.
• Inventory accounting principles.
• Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.

Key Competencies

• Financial Analysis
• Attention to Detail
• Integrity and Accountability
• Customer Focus
• Communication
• Decision Making
• Problem Solving
• Teamwork
• Dependability
• Organization and Time Management
• Interpersonal Skills
• Safety and Environmental Awareness
• Motivation and Commitment

Location: Mooresville, NC