
Senior Accountant
About this role
Cherry Bekaert Recruiting is seeking a Senior Accountant . This position will play a key role in the month-end close process, financial reporting, forecasting, and analysis. The ideal candidate will have strong general ledger accounting experience, advanced Excel skills, and the ability to work cross-functionally in a dynamic environment.
Responsibilities
• Support the month-end and year-end close process, including preparation and review of journal entries. • Manage accounting for prepaids, accruals, fixed assets, and depreciation. • Prepare account reconciliations and ensure the accuracy of general ledger balances. • Record and reconcile intercompany transactions. • Assist with forecasting, budgeting, and financial planning activities. • Perform variance analysis and investigate budget-to-actual fluctuations. • Support the preparation of monthly and annual financial statements. • Partner with business leaders to provide financial insights and recommendations. • Assist with audit requests and continuous process improvement initiatives.
Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required. • 3+ years of progressive accounting experience. • Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting principles. • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including complex formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis. • Experience with general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and month-end close. • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. • Excellent communication and collaboration abilities. • CPA designation or CPA candidate preferred. • Experience in the construction, engineering, or other project-based industries is a plus. • Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, and financial statement preparation.
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