SR. Accountant

We perform installation, rigging, millwrighting, and maintenance for manufacturing and industrial markets across the Southeast.

Southern Industrial is seeking a SR. Accountant to work out of our Raleigh, NC office. The Senior Accountant works within the Corporate Accounting Department and contributes to the integrity of accounting data as well as financial reporting through assisting in the recording and verification of general ledger transactions.  The Senior Accountant works closely with the Controller and Assistant Controller.

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• Actively promotes and strengthens our core values and culture of Mission First, People Always through everyday actions and decisions.
• Assist in monthly financial statement preparation including preparing and recording of various closing journal entries as well as reviewing general ledger transactions.
• Perform month-end account reconciliations for general ledger accounts.
• Update and maintain both owned and leased fixed asset ledgers.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting required by parent company.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual tax reporting required by local and state governments as well as parent company.
• Prepare daily deposit of cash receipts.
• Review employee expense reports for proper coding.
• Monitor outstanding receivables to identify delayed or overdue payments. Research delayed or overdue payments via communications with billing team, project management team, and/or customer and document findings.
• Research financial and tax topics as needed.
• Respond to inquiries from management and parent company as needed.
• Assist with coordination of financial statement reviews and audits from both Internal Audit and external firms.
• Support financial decision-making by collecting, analyzing, investigating and reporting financial data.
• Contribute to accomplishing both accounting and organization mission by completing related tasks as needed.
• Organize and maintain financial records and related data.

• Strong interpersonal skills including communication, attention to detail, follow-through and organization.
• Analytical mindset with both research and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to think and work independently, as well as within a team environment.
• Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
• Computer skills to include proficiency with MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and database management.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field required.
• Minimum 5-10 years’ experience in accounting/finance, preferably 3-5 years with a public accounting firm.
• Preference given to applicants with active CPA license.

• Conditions include working in an office, with occasional entry into shop, busy traffic areas, as well as warehouses. Occasional exposure to dirt, dust, grease, oil, vibrations, and adverse weather conditions. Must be able to safely access all areas of property.

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