About the RoleScentAir is seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented accounting professional to join our Finance team in Charlotte, NC. This role will support the company's accounting and financial reporting needs with a focus on technical accounting, transaction readiness, audit support, balance sheet quality, and financial analysis.
This position is ideal for a strong Senior Accountant with public accounting or similarly rigorous experience who wants broad exposure to complex accounting matters and high-impact finance projects. The role will work closely with Finance leadership and cross-functional teams to improve supportability of financial information, assist with diligence and audit readiness, and help translate accounting guidance into practical business application.
Key ResponsibilitiesTransaction Readiness & Balance Sheet Support- Prepare and maintain schedules, reconciliations, and support files for significant balance sheet and income statement accounts.
- Help identify and resolve unsupported balances, legacy accounting issues, and cleanup items.
- Support transaction readiness efforts through improved documentation, reconciliations, and support packages.
- Assist in preparing schedules and support materials for diligence, lender, audit, and other external stakeholder requests.
- Contribute to working capital and other financial analyses relevant to transaction preparation.
Analytics & Process Improvement- Perform revenue, margin, inventory, and other financial analyses to support business insight and reporting.
- Develop ad hoc reporting and analytical schedules using Excel and ERP data.
- Document accounting processes and recommend practical improvements to strengthen efficiency, consistency, and control.
- Partner with Accounting, Finance, and IT to improve ERP data quality, reporting reliability, and master data integrity.
- Support finance transformation and accounting project work as needed.
Financial Reporting & Audit Support- Support the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting schedules and analyses.
- Assist with consolidated financial reporting, account analysis, and financial statement support.
- Prepare supporting documentation for footnotes, disclosures, and management reporting.
- Coordinate and respond to audit requests and assist external auditors with accounting and reporting support.
- Help improve the quality, consistency, and organization of financial reporting support.
Technical Accounting- Research, interpret, and apply U.S. GAAP to complex and emerging accounting matters.
- Support the evaluation of accounting implications for new transactions, contracts, business initiatives, and changes in accounting standards.
- Prepare technical accounting research, memos, and support documentation for accounting conclusions.
- Assist in monitoring new accounting standards and assessing their impact on financial reporting, disclosures, and internal processes.
- Support accounting policy development and documentation for significant accounting areas.
What We Are Looking For- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
- CPA or active CPA candidate strongly preferred.
- 3-5 years of progressive accounting experience.
- Big 4 or national public accounting experience preferred.
- Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting.
- Experience researching accounting issues and applying technical accounting guidance.
- Experience preparing account reconciliations, support schedules, analyses, and audit documentation.
- Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capability.
- Strong attention to detail, organization, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Why Join ScentAir?This role offers the opportunity to move beyond a traditional close-only accounting position and gain exposure to technical accounting, audit readiness, financial reporting, transaction support, and process improvement. The successful candidate will play a meaningful role in strengthening ScentAir's accounting foundation while working on projects that support broader business and transaction objectives.
