Senior Accountant - Technical Accounting - Charlotte, NC

Charlotte, NC

Full Time

Experienced

ScentAir delivers billions of lasting impressions for customers around the globe every year. Our cutting-edge scent delivery solutions are tailored to a wide range of business environments including restaurants, health care offices, airports, senior living facilities, apartment and multi-unit housing, retail stores, real estate (both commercial and residential), health clubs and spas, and international airports. We are the pioneers and innovators in the field; we are proud to be the global leader in Scent Marketing!

Our impressive roster of clients features industry giants such as Disney World, Sea World, IHG, Aria Resort and Casino, MGM Grand, Marriott Brands, Hilton, Westin Resorts, and Greystar Properties, international airports, among many others.

About the Role

ScentAir 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 Responsibilities

Transaction 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.

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