Senior Accountant, Technical Accounting
Summary: Our $10B public industrial equipment service industry client in Fort Mill, SC is seeking a Senior Accountant, Technical Accounting! This person will play a critical role in supporting the company’s technical accounting and financial reporting functions. This role involves researching, interpreting, and applying U.S. GAAP to complex or non-routine transactions, preparing technical documentation, and ensuring compliance with internal policies and external reporting requirements. A highly visible position, it collaborates across finance teams—including tax, treasury, and SEC reporting—and works closely with external auditors. The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in U.S. GAAP, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to communicate accounting conclusions clearly. This is a stable company offering strong opportunities for internal advancement.

Location: Fort Mill, SC (15 minutes outside of Charlotte)
Compensation: $82,000 - $100,000 + 5% bonus
Hybrid Flexibility: 2 Days Remote, 3 days onsite.
Schedule: Flexible – 6am-3pm, 7am-4pm, 8am-5pm, 9am-6pm, etc.

Responsibilities
Technical Accounting Support

• Research and analyze complex accounting issues, including revenue recognition, leases, stock-based compensation, and business combinations.
• Prepare technical accounting memos documenting key accounting positions.
• Monitor U.S. GAAP developments and assess the impact of new or changing standards on financial statements.
• Support accounting and reporting for acquisitions and other strategic transactions.

Financial Reporting & Compliance

• Account for complex and non-routine transactions in compliance with U.S. GAAP.
• Ensure financial records reflect proper application of accounting policies and support SOX/internal control compliance.
• Assist in preparing and reviewing schedules for quarterly and annual SEC reporting.

Policy Implementation & Internal Controls

• Support development and maintenance of accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Contribute to projects implementing new accounting standards or system enhancements.

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Audit Support

• Collaborate with finance teams (tax, FP&A, SEC reporting) to ensure accurate accounting treatment.
• Work with external auditors during quarterly reviews and annual audits, providing supporting documentation for technical matters.
• Assist in creating training materials or presentations on technical accounting topics for internal teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA license or CPA eligibility preferred.
• 2+ years of relevant experience in public accounting (Big 4 or national firm with public clients) or corporate accounting, ideally with exposure to technical accounting topics.
• Experience with large publicly traded companies with understanding of SOX compliance and US GAAP.
• Exposure to accounting for complex transactions under U.S. GAAP (e.g., ASC 606, ASC 842, ASC 718) is preferred.