Senior Financial Accountant

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Regular or Temporary:

Regular

Language Fluency:  English (Required)

Work Shift:

1st Shift (United States of America)

Please review the following job description:

Independently perform or coordinate a variety of advanced accounting activities, including more complex accounting processes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Coordinate accounting, reporting processes and workflow of other team members. Oversee the complete and accurate maintenance of assigned accounting records and the preparation and compilation of financial reports and information. Assist with GAAP and regulatory reporting for assigned business unit or division and perform other related accounting tasks and analyses.

Location: This role will be hybrid based in Charlotte, NC.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Following is a summary of the essential functions for this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below.  Specific activities may change from time to time. 

• There will be a heavy focus on reporting.
• Respond to inquiries and provide analysis of financial information.
• Analyze business and accounting processes for control and efficiency improvements.
• Compiles, reviews, analyzes, and submits timely and accurate monthly reporting; these may include: pro-forma projections; income/expense or cash flow forecasts, variance analysis and explanations for financial statement line items; or summaries, charts and graphs of data to highlight key results. 
• Ensures that source data is reliable, complete and documentation is maintained to support data integrity initiatives. 
• Applies knowledge of best practices derived from experience to solve problems of higher operational or technical complexity by analyzing possible solutions using data analysis, experience, judgement and precedents.
• Takes a new perspective on existing solutions to propose innovative solutions. 
• Participates in monthly financial close, monthly forecasting and annual financial planning processes for accuracy and reasonableness, including entries for month-end close, general ledger reconciliations, forecast updates, and Plan development. 
• Maintains necessary documentation of source data, ensuring adequate support of data integrity.
• Maintains working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), building expertise related to assigned area of responsibility.
• Prepare and maintain documentation of business unit processes and procedures.
• Monitors financial performance for specified LOBs to detect unusual or significant changes in business trends and opportunities for improvement. 
• Maintains a strong working relationship with supported business area to complete tasks and deliver high quality work. 
• Maintains relationships with cross-functional departments to broaden knowledge and solve more complex situations.
• Coordinate with internal and external audits and examinations (responses to External and Regulatory requests are to be made in collaboration with Accounting Policy). 
• Assist in risk management governance and business continuity planning processes as necessary.

Required Qualifications:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent education and related training.
• Three years of relevant accounting or finance experience.
• Ability to take direction and then work independently to complete tasks while considering broader implications or necessary additional analysis.
• Ability to build consensus through communication and presentation of factual and relevant information.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Sound and logical decision-making abilities.
• Ability to work well with others in a dynamic, team-oriented environment.
• Proficiency in computer applications suc