Cherry Bekaert Recruiting is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to support key accounting functions, including maintaining the general ledger, ensuring strong internal controls, performing balance sheet reconciliations, managing month-end close activities, and supporting internal and external audits. This role plays a critical part in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and reconcile the general ledger to ensure accurate financial records
• Perform and review balance sheet and account reconciliations on a monthly basis
• Support month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries and accruals
• Assist with the development, documentation, and maintenance of internal controls
• Prepare schedules and provide support for internal and external audits
• Analyze financial data and identify variances or discrepancies
• Collaborate cross-functionally to support accounting and reporting initiatives
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and company accounting policies

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (required)
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience (required)
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting and financial reporting
• Advanced Excel skills (required), including pivot tables, lookups, and data analysis
• Experience with month-end close and balance sheet reconciliations
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and analytical skills
• Ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills