Senior Staff Accountant
Lower Cape Fear LifeCare · Wilmington, NC · 3 wk ago
FinanceFull-time
What You’ll Be Doing
- Lead the monthly close process, including preparing, reviewing, and approving journal entries and cash and balance sheet reconciliations within Financial Edge NXTPrepare and analyze financial statements, identifying trends, variances, and potential risksConduct budget-to-actual variance analysis, partnering with department leaders to provide clear insights and recommendationsOwn and reconcile complex general ledger accounts, while reviewing work prepared by revenue and treasury.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for auditors, leading audit preparation and supporting documentationResearch and apply GAAP guidance to ensure compliance across transactionsDrive system optimization and integration, improving data accuracy and reporting efficiencyIdentify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities
- Act as a backup to the Controller, supporting budgeting and financial planning processes
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 5–7+ years of progressive accounting experience
Technical Skills
- Experience with financial systems such as Financial Edge NXT, Raiser’s Edge NXT, AvidXchange, PEX, and Centage
- Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, data analysis)
Core Competencies
- Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting practices
- Proven ability to manage complex reconciliations and analyze financial data
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to partner cross-functionally
- Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical thinking skills
- Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities