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Staff Accountant
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support core accounting operations for a hospitality organization in Charlotte, North Carolina. This Long-term Contract position offers the opportunity to contribute to month-end close activities, financial reporting, and cross-functional coordination in a fast-moving environment. The role is well suited for someone who enjoys analyzing financial activity, maintaining accurate records, and partnering with internal teams to improve accounting processes.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Support the monthly close cycle by preparing and posting journal entries tied to cash movements, debt activity, accruals, and other general ledger transactions.<br>• Coordinate with internal departments to gather financial information, clarify activity affecting overhead accounts, and help ensure reporting is complete and accurate.<br>• Track and record intercompany transactions across related entities while maintaining proper accounting treatment within the consolidated structure.<br>• Reconcile assigned balance sheet accounts, investigate discrepancies, and resolve outstanding items in a timely manner.<br>• Produce recurring financial reports for management, highlighting meaningful fluctuations and providing clear explanations for budget-to-actual differences.<br>• Assist with the preparation of trial balances, audit schedules, and supporting documentation needed for month-end and year-end reviews.<br>• Contribute to external audit and financial reporting efforts by organizing records, responding to requests, and maintaining accurate support files.<br>• Handle ad hoc analysis and special accounting projects, including identifying opportunities to strengthen procedures and reporting efficiency.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from an accredited four-year college or university.<br>• 1–3 years of experience in public accounting, corporate accounting, or financial reporting.<br>• Hands-on experience with journal entries, general ledger activity, and account reconciliations.<br>• Strong Excel skills, including the use of lookup functions and pivot tables, along with overall comfort using accounting technology.<br>• Solid analytical and problem-solving abilities with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.<br>• Ability to manage multiple deadlines independently in a fast-paced, hybrid work environment.<br>• Understanding of corporate accounting practices; exposure to tax, sales tax, or corporate tax return processes is a plus.
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  • Charlotte, NC
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 28.5 - 33 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support core accounting operations for a hospitality organization in Charlotte, North Carolina. This Long-term Contract position offers the opportunity to contribute to month-end close activities, financial reporting, and cross-functional coordination in a fast-moving environment. The role is well suited for someone who enjoys analyzing financial activity, maintaining accurate records, and partnering with internal teams to improve accounting processes.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Support the monthly close cycle by preparing and posting journal entries tied to cash movements, debt activity, accruals, and other general ledger transactions.<br>• Coordinate with internal departments to gather financial information, clarify activity affecting overhead accounts, and help ensure reporting is complete and accurate.<br>• Track and record intercompany transactions across related entities while maintaining proper accounting treatment within the consolidated structure.<br>• Reconcile assigned balance sheet accounts, investigate discrepancies, and resolve outstanding items in a timely manner.<br>• Produce recurring financial reports for management, highlighting meaningful fluctuations and providing clear explanations for budget-to-actual differences.<br>• Assist with the preparation of trial balances, audit schedules, and supporting documentation needed for month-end and year-end reviews.<br>• Contribute to external audit and financial reporting efforts by organizing records, responding to requests, and maintaining accurate support files.<br>• Handle ad hoc analysis and special accounting projects, including identifying opportunities to strengthen procedures and reporting efficiency.
  • 2026-09-09T00:00:00Z

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