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11 results for Cost Accountant in Hickory, NC

Cost Accounting Manager
  • Charlotte, NC
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 150000 - 175000 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for an experienced Cost Accounting Manager to lead cost accounting activities across multiple manufacturing sites in Charlotte, North Carolina. This role is suited for a hands-on finance leader who can strengthen reporting accuracy, guide plant-level decision-making, and build consistency in standard costing practices. The successful candidate will combine strong manufacturing accounting expertise with the ability to partner effectively with operations and senior leadership.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct cost accounting operations for several plant locations, ensuring consistent processes and reliable financial reporting across the network.<br>• Lead the development, maintenance, and review of standard costs, including updates driven by material, labor, and overhead changes.<br>• Analyze manufacturing performance by evaluating variances, inventory activity, and production costs to identify risks and improvement opportunities.<br>• Partner with plant leadership and operations teams to explain cost trends, support budgeting decisions, and improve financial visibility.<br>• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities related to inventory, cost of goods sold, and manufacturing reserves.<br>• Strengthen internal controls tied to inventory valuation, cost allocations, and plant accounting procedures.<br>• Prepare and present meaningful cost analysis and performance insights to senior finance and operational stakeholders.<br>• Support ERP-based cost accounting processes, including SAP-related reporting and process improvements where needed.
  • 2026-06-17T00:00:00Z
Fund Accountant
  • Charlotte, NC
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 75000 - 90000 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for a detail-oriented Fund Accountant to support financial operations for investment vehicles within our asset management organization in Charlotte, North Carolina. This role will focus on fund reporting, close activities, audit and tax coordination, and oversight of key deliverables prepared with external service providers. The ideal candidate brings strong investment accounting knowledge, sound analytical ability, and a disciplined approach to meeting recurring reporting deadlines.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Produce and evaluate quarterly fund financial statements to ensure accuracy, completeness, and alignment with applicable accounting and reporting standards.<br>• Lead monthly close coordination by working closely with the fund administrator and internal investment accounting partners to keep deliverables on schedule.<br>• Examine supporting schedules and investor-related calculations, including fee allocations, distribution models, and statement packages, for quality and consistency.<br>• Oversee recurring and ad hoc investor reporting requests by partnering with external administrators and internal relationship teams to deliver timely supplemental information.<br>• Support the completion of annual audits across multiple investment entities by organizing documentation, addressing requests, and facilitating communication with auditors.<br>• Partner with external tax advisors on data gathering, analysis, filings, registrations, and review of fund tax return materials.<br>• Act as a key contact for compliance matters related to investment structures, coordinating with asset managers and outside tax professionals as needed.<br>• Prepare and maintain quarterly benchmark reporting, variance analysis, and other fund-level performance support materials.<br>• Review quarterly debt compliance reporting and contribute accounting support for acquisitions, transactions, and other investment activity.
  • 2026-06-24T00:00:00Z
Sr. Accountant
  • Charlotte, NC
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 90000 - 105000 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join our team in Charlotte, North Carolina. In this role, you will oversee a variety of financial tasks, ensuring accuracy and compliance with organizational policies and accounting standards. You will also play an integral part in mentoring entry-level team members and enhancing the efficiency of accounting processes.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead and mentor entry-level team members, providing guidance and reviewing their work for accuracy and compliance.<br>• Prepare and review journal entries, ensuring financial transactions are recorded in alignment with established accounting policies.<br>• Monitor account activity and maintain supporting documentation to ensure proper financial recordkeeping.<br>• Complete, review, and approve reconciliations for general ledger accounts, investigating and resolving discrepancies as needed.<br>• Design, implement, and document workflows and controls for accounting and reporting processes, including subsidiary systems.<br>• Recommend and refine controls to adapt to changes in products, processes, regulations, or corporate policies.<br>• Develop and update accounting processes and procedures to align with regulatory and organizational standards.<br>• Analyze financial performance by preparing and interpreting complex reports, including variance analyses and budget forecasts.<br>• Ensure accurate and timely submission of management, regulatory, and financial reports.<br>• Respond to audit inquiries and collaborate with relevant teams to provide necessary analysis and documentation.
  • 2026-06-24T00:00:00Z
Sr. Accountant
  • Charlotte, NC
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 85000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join our finance team. In this role, you will help strengthen financial reporting, support a timely and accurate close process, and deliver meaningful analysis that guides business decisions. This position is ideal for an accounting specialist who thrives in a fast-paced environment and brings a strong command of reconciliations, reporting, and process improvement.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Maintain the integrity of the general ledger and financial records by reviewing transactions, balances, and supporting documentation for accuracy and completeness.<br>• Contribute to monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities by preparing journal entries, completing account analysis, and ensuring deadlines are met.<br>• Produce and support financial reporting packages, including materials required for leadership, lenders, and investors.<br>• Perform detailed reconciliations for complex balance sheet accounts such as receivables, prepaid items, accrued expenses, payroll-related balances, and other key accounts.<br>• Track and update fixed assets, amortization schedules, debt activity, property tax records, and other supporting schedules used in financial reporting.<br>• Analyze fluctuations in clinic and company financial results and explain the business drivers behind period-over-period changes to management.<br>• Assist with audit readiness by organizing documentation, responding to requests, and supporting the controller during external audit activities.<br>• Strengthen accounting operations by identifying opportunities to improve workflows, increase accuracy, and reinforce internal control practices.<br>• Partner with accounts payable, accounting teammates, and operational leaders on special projects, custom reporting needs, and other ad hoc finance initiatives.
  • 2026-06-30T00:00:00Z
Sr Accountant
  • Charlotte, NC
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 70000 - 90000 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to strengthen our finance team in Charlotte, North Carolina. This role works closely with the Controller to support accurate financial reporting, dependable internal controls, and efficient day-to-day accounting operations. The position offers broad exposure across the close process, inventory accounting, compliance, and cross-functional financial support while also contributing to process improvements and team development.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead assigned month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities to ensure financial data is completed accurately and on schedule.<br>• Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, and supporting documentation while maintaining a reliable general ledger environment.<br>• Oversee balance sheet reconciliations, investigate outstanding items, and drive timely resolution of discrepancies.<br>• Analyze financial results, explain notable fluctuations, and help assemble recurring reports for management and corporate stakeholders.<br>• Partner with operations and inventory-focused colleagues to monitor inventory accounting, review variances, and support physical count activities.<br>• Coordinate external audit requests, compile required schedules, and assist with compliance reviews and remediation efforts tied to internal controls.<br>• Contribute to tax and regulatory reporting by supporting sales and use tax activity, government filings, business licenses, and property tax compliance.<br>• Provide guidance to entry-level accounting staff through review, coaching, and training support that improves consistency and accuracy.<br>• Identify opportunities to streamline accounting workflows, strengthen controls, support automation initiatives, and serve as a backup to the Controller for daily accounting oversight.
  • 2026-06-09T00:00:00Z
Financial Analyst
  • Charlotte, NC
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 30 - 40 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are hiring multiple Financial Crimes Analysts to support a large-scale engagement focused on transaction monitoring and case investigations. This role operates in a high-volume, production-driven environment and is ideal for individuals with strong analytical and writing skills.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Review and complete a high volume of case investigations related to potentially suspicious activity</li><li>Operate in an alert review and transaction monitoring environment, evaluating flagged activity and conducting detailed case investigations</li><li>Complete investigations while meeting daily case quotas and production metrics</li><li>Analyze transaction data across various account types to identify anomalies and risk indicators</li><li>Investigate complex financial activity and identify patterns tied to financial crimes typologies</li><li>Determine whether activity should be escalated based on alert findings</li><li>Provide recommendations on whether further reporting is warranted based on investigation results</li><li>Document findings in clear, concise, and well-supported case narratives</li><li>Collaborate with internal stakeholders to support compliance and risk initiatives</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-06-19T00:00:00Z
Billing Analyst
  • Statesville, NC
  • onsite
  • Temporary to Hire
  • 19 - 22 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Billing Analyst to support an organization in North Carolina. This contract opportunity with potential for a permanent role is ideal for someone who is confident working with invoicing, account reconciliation, and receivables analysis in a high-volume environment. The right candidate will bring strong Excel skills and a solid understanding of billing processes, while helping maintain accuracy across customer accounts and reporting.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Prepare and issue customer invoices accurately and on schedule while verifying supporting billing information.</p><p>• Review account balances, investigate discrepancies, and complete reconciliations to keep records aligned.</p><p>• Monitor outstanding receivables and aging activity, following up on issues that affect timely payment.</p><p>• Analyze billing data and account trends to identify errors, resolve exceptions, and improve accuracy.</p><p>• Use Excel tools such as PivotTables and VLOOKUP to organize data, compare records, and produce useful reports.</p><p>• Support accounts receivable activities by maintaining documentation, updating account details, and assisting with payment application research.</p><p>• Partner with internal teams to address billing questions, clarify account activity, and resolve invoice-related concerns.</p><p>• Assist with audit-related requests by gathering billing records and ensuring documentation is complete and accurate.</p>
  • 2026-07-01T00:00:00Z
Accounting Clerk
  • Hickory, NC
  • remote
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 26.6 - 30.8 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for a dependable Accounting Clerk to support daily financial operations for a growing organization in Hickory, North Carolina. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on accounting work, keeps records precise, and can balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. The role will contribute to core accounting activities, help maintain accurate reporting, and assist with monthly and year-end financial processes.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Handle vendor invoice processing, payment tracking, and ongoing communication to maintain strong supplier relationships.<br>• Record and review financial activity in QuickBooks Online to keep spending aligned with budgets and accounting records up to date.<br>• Complete reconciliations for bank accounts, credit cards, and employee expenses, resolving discrepancies in a timely manner.<br>• Support month-end close by preparing journal entries and tracking accruals and prepaid expenses.<br>• Compile financial reports and backup schedules to assist with internal review and decision-making.<br>• Organize documentation for annual audit requests and provide accounting support during year-end review activities.<br>• Assist with 1099 preparation and other annual reporting tasks to help ensure compliance with filing requirements.<br>• Reconcile payroll transactions processed through Paychex and provide administrative support related to timekeeping submissions.<br>• Maintain orderly digital financial records and identify opportunities to improve accounting workflows and efficiency.
  • 2026-07-02T00:00:00Z
Accounting Manager
  • Statesville, NC
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 120000 - 155000 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for an Accounting Manager to lead core financial operations and support accurate, timely reporting for the organization in Statesville, North Carolina. This role oversees an experienced accounts payable and accounts receivable team while guiding close processes, budgeting activities, and financial analysis. The ideal candidate brings strong accounting leadership, solid technical knowledge, and the ability to improve visibility into financial performance.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead monthly and annual close activities to ensure financial results are completed accurately and on schedule.<br>• Supervise and support an experienced AP/AR team, setting priorities, reviewing work, and promoting consistent performance.<br>• Prepare and deliver financial reports that provide clear insight into operating results and key trends.<br>• Manage budgeting and forecasting cycles, partnering with stakeholders to develop reliable financial plans.<br>• Oversee general ledger activity, journal entries, and account reconciliations to maintain accurate records.<br>• Coordinate audit support and ensure documentation is organized for financial statement review requirements.<br>• Monitor accounting processes and recommend improvements that strengthen controls and reporting efficiency.<br>• Utilize Ivue and related accounting tools to manage co-op specific financial activities and reporting needs.
  • 2026-06-29T00:00:00Z
Accounting Manager
  • Spruce Pine, NC
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 100000 - 120000 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to lead core accounting operations in Spruce Pine, North Carolina. This position is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, guiding close activities, and supporting reliable financial reporting. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, a hands-on approach to reconciliations and journal activity, and the ability to partner effectively during audit preparation.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee monthly closing activities to ensure financial results are completed accurately and on schedule.<br>• Manage the general ledger by reviewing transactions, maintaining account accuracy, and resolving discrepancies.<br>• Prepare and review journal entries with appropriate supporting documentation and accounting treatment.<br>• Perform detailed account reconciliations and follow through on outstanding items to maintain clean balances.<br>• Coordinate audit support activities by organizing schedules, responding to requests, and assisting with financial statement reviews.<br>• Monitor accounting processes and strengthen controls that support accurate reporting and compliance.<br>• Analyze financial data and identify variances or unusual activity that require further review or correction.
  • 2026-07-02T00:00:00Z
Accountant Advanced (>6 years)
  • Charlotte, NC
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 38 - 40 USD / Hourly
  • <ul><li><strong>Position:</strong> Accountant Advanced / Syndicated Loan Servicing Specialist (Contract-to-Hire)</li><li><strong>Location:</strong> 4201 Congress Street, Charlotte, NC 28209</li><li><strong>Schedule:</strong> Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM (100% Onsite)</li><li><strong>Required Experience:</strong> 15+ years of Commercial Lending, Asset-Based Lending, or Syndicated Loan Servicing Experience</li><li><strong>Interview Process:</strong> Up to 2 Zoom Interviews</li></ul><p><strong>Job Description</strong></p><p>In this role, you will provide operational support for syndicated and bilateral loans tied to some of the largest and most sophisticated corporate loan transactions in the market. You will serve as a primary point of contact for borrowers, lenders, and internal business partners while delivering an exceptional servicing experience.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Provide deal origination and execution support to Asset Based Lending (ABL) deal teams.</li><li>Serve as the primary loan servicing contact for internal and external clients.</li><li>Read, interpret, and analyze complex syndicated and bilateral credit agreements.</li><li>Review new deals, restructures, and amendments to ensure accurate system setup and compliance.</li><li>Process and oversee funding activities, repricings, payments, and loan transactions.</li><li>Calculate and monitor complex interest and fee accruals.</li><li>Reconcile daily funding and payment activity while ensuring accurate cash movement.</li><li>Partner with attorneys and internal stakeholders on documentation and servicing requirements.</li><li>Deliver best-in-class customer service to borrowers, lenders, and business partners.</li></ul><p><strong>Required Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li><strong>15+ years of Commercial Lending, Loan Servicing, Asset-Based Lending, or Syndicated Lending experience (REQUIRED).</strong></li><li>Strong experience supporting syndicated and bilateral loan transactions.</li><li>Experience reading and interpreting credit agreements and legal loan documentation.</li><li>Client-facing experience with strong relationship management skills.</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills.</li><li>Advanced Microsoft Office skills, including Excel.</li><li>Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.</li><li>Self-starter with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-07-01T00:00:00Z