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9 results for Entry Level Accountant Financial Services in Hickory, NC

Accounting Clerk
  • Charlotte, NC
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 27 - 30 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for an Accounting Clerk to support core financial operations for a Contract position based in Charlotte, North Carolina. This role is ideal for someone who is highly organized, accurate with financial data, and comfortable handling a broad range of accounting tasks in a fast-moving environment. The person in this position will contribute to daily accounting activities, assist with close processes, and help keep reporting and records accurate and audit-ready.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage invoice intake, coding, and payment processing while maintaining productive communication with vendors and keeping supplier records current.</p><p>• Track spending against budgets in QuickBooks Online and record transactions accurately to support reliable financial reporting.</p><p>• Complete reconciliations for bank accounts, credit cards, and employee expense activity, researching discrepancies and resolving issues promptly.</p><p>• Assist with monthly closing work by preparing journal entries and maintaining schedules related to accruals and prepaid expenses.</p><p>• Compile financial reports and supporting documentation to help ensure statements are complete, accurate, and delivered on time.</p><p>• Provide accounting support for year-end activities, including audit preparation, document gathering, and 1099 reporting requirements.</p><p>• Review payroll-related records tied to Paychex processing, including reconciliation of payroll activity and coordination of timecard submissions.</p><p>• Help improve day-to-day accounting workflows and maintain organized digital files for financial documentation and supporting records.</p>
  • 2026-10-12T00:00:00Z
Sr. Accountant
  • Charlotte, NC
  • remote
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 47.5 - 55 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for a Sr. Accountant to join our team in Charlotte, North Carolina on a Contract basis. This position will support audit-related records preparation and help organize, assemble, and deliver documentation needed for external review. The ideal candidate brings strong accounting knowledge, prior audit exposure, and the ability to manage detailed file requests with accuracy and responsiveness.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare and organize accounting records and supporting documentation requested for audit and compliance-related reviews.<br>• Create complete, accurate files for submission, ensuring materials are properly formatted and delivered within required timelines.<br>• Address follow-up questions, revise documentation when needed, and resubmit updated materials based on reviewer feedback.<br>• Assist with month-end close activities, including the preparation of journal entries and review of general ledger balances.<br>• Perform account and bank reconciliations to confirm accuracy and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.<br>• Partner with internal stakeholders and the assigned manager to track outstanding requests and maintain steady progress on deliverables.<br>• Maintain well-structured documentation to support transparency, audit readiness, and efficient retrieval of financial records.
  • 2026-10-09T00:00:00Z
Accounting Specialist
  • Charlotte, NC
  • onsite
  • Temporary to Hire
  • 20.5865 - 25 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an Accounting Specialist to join a team in Charlotte, North Carolina in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This position supports day-to-day financial operations by handling core accounting tasks, maintaining accurate records, and helping ensure timely processing of transactions. The ideal candidate is comfortable working across both payables and receivables, stays organized in a fast-paced environment, and brings hands-on experience with QuickBooks Online.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process vendor invoices, verify supporting documentation, and coordinate timely payment of accounts payable transactions.<br>• Manage customer invoicing activities, track incoming payments, and follow up on outstanding accounts receivable balances.<br>• Perform regular account reconciliations to identify discrepancies and maintain accurate financial records.<br>• Support billing operations by preparing, reviewing, and issuing invoices with close attention to detail.<br>• Maintain accounting data in QuickBooks Online and ensure entries are recorded correctly and consistently.<br>• Assist with general accounting activities, including transaction review, record maintenance, and reporting support.<br>• Investigate and resolve payment, billing, and reconciliation issues by working with internal stakeholders as needed.
  • 2026-10-12T00:00:00Z
Sr. Project Accountant
  • Charlotte, NC
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 90000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for an experienced Sr. Project Accountant to oversee financial activity across assigned projects in Charlotte, North Carolina. This role partners closely with project teams and corporate finance to maintain accurate project records, support contract-driven billing and revenue recognition, and deliver timely reporting for business decisions. The ideal candidate brings strong expertise in project accounting, reconciliations, month-end close, and analysis within a structured, deadline-driven environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Maintain accurate financial records for assigned projects within the general ledger, ensuring transactions are recorded completely and in line with accounting standards.<br>• Prepare and post project-related journal entries, including accruals, deferrals, reallocations, and fee calculations based on contract terms and operational input.<br>• Review contracts and amendments to establish projects correctly in Oracle, including billing arrangements, labor rates, funding limits, retainage, and milestone schedules.<br>• Generate customer invoices, monitor unbilled balances, and support collections by resolving billing discrepancies and providing supporting documentation.<br>• Reconcile project accounts and analyze differences between actual results and estimates, highlighting trends and explaining material variances to management.<br>• Produce monthly financial reports for both formal reporting and internal review, including revenue calculations and percentage-of-completion analysis where applicable.<br>• Collaborate with project managers on budget development, forecast updates, and Estimates to Complete, ensuring financial data remains current and reliable.<br>• Assist with audit and due diligence requests by assembling project accounting records, reconciliations, and other required financial support.<br>• Partner with internal stakeholders and customers to address invoice questions, clarify charges, and improve the accuracy and timeliness of project billing.<br>• Support procurement and payables activity related to projects, including purchase requisition review and invoice payment coordination as needed.
  • 2026-10-06T00:00:00Z
Accountant Advanced ( 6 years)
  • Charlotte, NC
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 44 - 44 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><strong>Preferred Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li>LoanIQ experience.</li><li>Syndicated loan servicing background.</li><li>Asset-Based Lending (ABL) experience.</li><li>Corporate banking or wholesale lending experience.</li><li>Experience managing a client portfolio.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-09-30T00:00:00Z
Accounts Payable Clerk
  • Charlotte, NC
  • onsite
  • Temporary to Hire
  • 20 - 22 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Clerk to join a wholesale distribution organization in Charlotte, North Carolina. This contract opportunity with potential for a permanent role is ideal for someone seeking a part-time position with a manageable workload while contributing to accurate and timely payment operations. The position focuses on day-to-day accounts payable support, including invoice handling, coding, and payment processing within an SAP environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Review incoming vendor invoices for accuracy and prepare them for timely entry into the accounts payable system.<br>• Assign correct general ledger or cost codes to invoices to support accurate financial tracking and reporting.<br>• Process invoices efficiently in SAP while maintaining organized records and proper documentation.<br>• Assist with scheduled check runs and help ensure payments are issued according to approved timelines.<br>• Reconcile invoice details against supporting documents and resolve discrepancies with internal teams or vendors as needed.<br>• Maintain up-to-date accounts payable files and support smooth daily transaction flow for the finance function.
  • 2026-10-13T00:00:00Z
Sr Manager, Financial Reporting
  • Charlotte, NC
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 125000 - 155000 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for an experienced financial reporting leader to join a banking organization in Charlotte, North Carolina. This role will guide regulatory and external reporting activities, strengthen reporting controls, and partner across finance and business teams to support accurate, timely disclosures. The position also offers the opportunity to lead a team while advising on complex accounting and reporting matters tied to new initiatives and transactions.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead the preparation, review, and submission of recurring external and regulatory reports, ensuring filings are completed accurately and delivered on schedule.<br>• Direct the completion of bank holding company reporting requirements, including capital-related submissions and other required regulatory schedules, while maintaining consistency across disclosures.<br>• Evaluate monthly and quarterly reporting packages used for internal management and external purposes, and support special analyses related to technical reporting questions and industry comparisons.<br>• Approve selected accounting entries after verifying supporting documentation, accuracy, and adherence to internal policies and control standards.<br>• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders on enterprise initiatives, product introductions, and complex transactions to determine reporting implications and establish appropriate accounting treatment.<br>• Develop, enhance, and oversee internal controls related to financial and regulatory reporting, and coordinate with audit teams to support efficient review cycles.<br>• Provide leadership, guidance, and prioritization for reporting staff, including reviewing workpapers and managing deadlines across the team.<br>• Communicate reporting issues, compliance considerations, and key conclusions clearly to leadership and business partners.
  • 2026-10-06T00:00:00Z
Sales Tax/ Indirect Tax Accountant
  • Concord, NC
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 100000 - 120000 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for a skilled Sales Tax/Indirect Tax Accountant to join our team in Concord, North Carolina. In this role, you will play a key part in managing tax compliance, ensuring accurate reporting, and contributing to the company&#39;s overall financial integrity. This position offers an opportunity to leverage your expertise in corporate and indirect taxes while working closely with cross-functional teams.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare and review corporate income and sales tax returns to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.<br>• Conduct tax research and provide insights to support decision-making processes and ensure adherence to evolving tax laws.<br>• Collaborate with internal teams to complete annual income tax provisions and related documentation.<br>• Analyze financial data to identify tax-saving opportunities and minimize liabilities.<br>• Assist in audits and respond to inquiries from tax authorities with timely and accurate information.<br>• Maintain detailed records of tax filings and compliance activities for organizational reference.<br>• Monitor changes in tax regulations and implement necessary adjustments to the company’s tax processes.<br>• Support the preparation and filing of sales and use tax returns across multiple jurisdictions.<br>• Work closely with external consultants or auditors to facilitate smooth tax reporting and compliance processes.<br>• Provide guidance and training to less experienced staff on tax-related matters and best practices.
  • 2026-10-05T00:00:00Z
Sr Accountant
  • Charlotte, NC
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 80000 - 90000 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join a manufacturing organization in Charlotte, North Carolina. This role works closely with finance leadership to support accurate financial reporting, strengthen internal controls, and maintain dependable accounting operations. The position also partners with operational teams to oversee inventory-related accounting, contribute to reporting and compliance activities, and help improve the efficiency of core accounting processes.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead assigned monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities to support timely and accurate financial results.<br>• Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and supporting documentation for the general ledger.<br>• Manage key balance sheet accounts, investigate discrepancies, and resolve outstanding items to preserve account accuracy.<br>• Analyze financial performance, explain material fluctuations, and assist with management reports, forecasts, and budget-related reporting.<br>• Collaborate with operations and inventory partners to monitor inventory accounting, review variances, and support physical counts and reserve analysis.<br>• Coordinate external audit requests, assemble required schedules, and assist with compliance reviews and remediation efforts.<br>• Support tax and regulatory reporting, including sales and use tax activities, government filings, business licenses, and property tax requirements.<br>• Provide guidance to accounting staff, review completed work, and contribute to training, process improvements, automation efforts, and special projects.<br>• Act as a backup resource to the Controller for daily accounting oversight and related operational support.
  • 2026-10-12T00:00:00Z