Senior Accountant

SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

From cascading mountains to crystal lakes, warm summer days and cool winter nights, the beautiful scenery welcomes you to the Carolinas. The Cliffs is comprised of seven luxury communities. Each has their own personality, but is equal in beauty, prestige, and opportunity. The only thing better than the views are the people. Our leaders are focused on the growth and development and growth of our employees, our gracious and kind, and our co-workers make coming to work something to look forward to. Once you visit you will understand why employees love being a part of The Cliffs family! 

Job Summary: The Senior Accountant will perform day-to-day general accounting and financial analysis activities to support the accuracy, integrity, and usefulness of the company’s financial information. The role will be responsible for key aspects of the monthly fiscal close process, financial reporting, account reconciliations, and capital expenditure tracking, and will partner with accounting and operational leaders to support informed decision-making and deliver improvements in reporting and processes to ensure financial data is both accurate and actionable. 

Job Duties:

• Prepare and post journal entries, ensuring compliance with company policies and GAAP.
• Perform reconciliations and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Participate in the monthly close process, including preparation and review of financial statements.
• Assist with capital expenditure accounting, including tracking, reporting, and analysis.
• Preparation of information in support of the annual audit process for external auditor review.
• Maintain accuracy and integrity of the general ledger and supporting schedules. 
• Analyze financial results and investigate variances, identify trends, and understand key performance drivers.
• Support development of budgets, forecasts, and financial models.
• Partner with colleagues both within accounting and cross-functionally to understand financial performance and identify opportunities for process improvements. 

Background/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related business field.
• 5-7 years of progressive experience working within accounting or finance teams.
• Strong foundation in general accounting principles, with demonstrated ownership of accounting processes.
• Demonstrated interest or experience in financial analysis and business performance evaluation.
• Strong communication skills; able to work cross-functionally to build strong relationships and communicate effectively with finance and non-finance stakeholders alike. 
• Analytical, with ability to connect financial data to business outcomes.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills and experience with and desire to utilize technology to deliver process improvements and automation efforts. Experience and interest in utilizing AI for finance a plus. 
• Ability to apply a hospitality mindset to their finance & accounting tasks, prioritizing responsiveness, and a high level of service to internal business partners.
• Organized, detailed oriented and capable of multi-tasking

THE CLIFFS BENEFITS:

• A knowledgeable and passionate management team that leads by example
• Employee appreciation parties and team building events
• Premier training
• Excellent compensation including 15 vacation days and 9 paid holidays
• Our best benefits package including health, telehealth, vision, dental, short term/long term disability, pet insurance 401(k) with employer contribution*
• Employee Wellness Monetary Incentives 
• Paid maternity and paternity leave
• A work/life balance!