Sr. Staff Accountant (CONTRACT)
On-siteLexington, North Carolina, United States
Job Summary
Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, preparing complex journal entries and performing detailed balance sheet, inventory, and fixed asset reconciliations. Analyze financial statements, investigate variances, and support cost accounting activities to improve financial visibility for two manufacturing facilities. Develop and automate Excel-based financial reports, dashboards, and analytical models while partnering with operations and leadership teams. Prepare schedules for external audits and tax reporting, assist in ERP implementations, and mentor junior staff. Ensure GAAP compliance and internal controls across global manufacturing operations.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline
- 5–8+ years of progressive accounting experience
- Strong understanding of GAAP and internal accounting controls
- Experience supporting audits and financial compliance activities
- Advanced Microsoft Excel Skills (Required)
- Pivot Tables
- Power Query
- XLOOKUP
- INDEX/MATCH
- SUMIFS, COUNTIFS, and advanced logical formulas
- Dynamic arrays
- Data validation
- Conditional formatting
- Financial modeling
- Large dataset analysis
- Dashboard creation
- Complex reconciliation workbooks
- Data cleansing and transformation
- Automation techniques (Power Pivot and basic VBA knowledge are a plus)
Desired Qualifications
- CPA or CPA candidate preferred
- Manufacturing accounting experience is strongly preferred
- Experience with month-end close, financial reporting, and balance sheet reconciliations
- Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards, IFS, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar
- Advanced analytical and financial problem-solving skills
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Ability to prioritize multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Effective written and verbal communication
- Process improvement mindset
- Sound business judgment
- High level of integrity and accountability
- Collaborative team player with the ability to work cross-functionally
- Self-starter with the ability to work independently
- Power Pivot and basic VBA knowledge
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