Jobs · Accounting · North Carolina

Sr. Accountant

Apex Systems · Charlotte, NC · 2 mo ago
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Location: Charlotte, NC – 4x/week onsite, 1x/week remote

Duration: Through end of year, with possibility of extension

About the Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented Senior Accountant to support our payroll accounting function (not payroll processing) following a recent migration of HCM systems. Working as part of a two-person team, this individual will reconcile payroll to source data across weekly on/off cycles, analyzing, researching, and compiling differences that have arisen since the system conversion to determine whether manual adjustments are warranted. The role involves a retroactive review spanning from October 2024 to present, requiring strong critical-thinking skills and a solid understanding of payroll mechanics—specifically how payroll works and when journal entries are necessary.

Responsibilities

  • Reconcile payroll to source data across weekly on/off cycles
  • Analyze, research, and compile differences arising from HCM system conversion
  • Determine whether manual adjustments are warranted based on reconciliation findings
  • Prepare journal entries in SAP (Oracle experience preferred)
  • Perform retroactive review of payroll data from October 2024 to present

Requirements

  • 3+ years of accounting experience
  • Large enterprise experience (not QuickBooks or small operations)
  • ERP system experience
  • General ledger experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field
  • Strong Excel skills (V-lookups, Pivot tables, payroll analysis, large data sets)
  • Experience with journal entries and account reconciliation
  • Understanding of payroll mechanics and when journal entries are necessary

Qualifications (Pluses)

  • Master of Accountancy
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or CPA Candidate
  • Oracle HCM Fusion experience
  • SAP experience

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance plans
  • Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
  • 401K program with company match after 12 months of tenure
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) on the HDHP plan
  • SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions
  • Corporate discount savings program
  • On-demand training program
  • Access to certification prep, technical and leadership courses/books/seminars (after 6+ months of tenure)
  • Certification discounts (e.g., CompTIA, IIBA)
  • Dedicated customer service team for benefits and resources
  • Access to a certified Career Coach

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