Senior Financial Accountant

About the Role: Our client, a global leader in the service industry, is seeking a Senior Financial Accountant to join their corporate accounting team. Reporting to the Manager of Technical Accounting & Valuations, you will be responsible for the coordination of the external financial statement audit and will assist with researching technical accounting matters and facilitating internal control reviews. With strong options for growth and great benefits, this is a fantastic place to grow your corporate accounting career!

About the Company: Our global Fortune 500 client is a world-class food service provider with a strong presence across the nation. Celebrating 30+ years in North America, this employee-focused company has received honors for diversity and inclusion, innovation, health and wellness, and company culture. CRG has successfully placed over 300 employees within the last 10+ years within this organization, known for its continuous growth opportunities, fantastic benefits package, innovative technology, flexible work environment, and collaborative culture.

Opportunity: Direct Hire / Permanent
Location: Charlotte, NC (Airport area) – Hybrid
Hybrid Schedule:

• Remote Mon, Tue, Fri and Onsite Wed & Thu
• Fully onsite during close
   

Company Benefits & Perks:

• 4 weeks of vacation and sick days
• 12 paid holidays + 3 paid half-day holidays + Floating holiday
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance – multiple plan options!
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Commuter Benefits
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Discounts & Shopping Programs
• Health & Wellness Programs
• 401K: 50% potential company match on the dollar up to 6%
• Onsite medical clinic, basketball court, and fitness center, alongside other onsite perks!

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate audit activities for the IFRS audit between external auditors and internal departments, resolving audit questions and issues that arise
• Assist with the annual audit process for benefit plans, including the preparation of stand-alone financial statements
• Gather, prepare, and analyze external and internal audit supporting documentation
• Develop strong relationships with external auditors, as well as internal associates, to promote open and timely communication
• Support other audit services team activities, including audit closing presentations, management reports, etc.
• Research and document technical accounting questions
• Facilitate internal control reviews
• Improve current project processes to increase the accuracy, efficiency or effectiveness of daily activities and to ensure they achieve project objectives
• Perform special projects as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required
• CPA preferred or candidates in process of obtaining CPA
• 1-3+ years of progressive accounting/audit experience from Big 4 or large regional public accounting firms
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and/or US GAAP