Senior Accountant
Company: Adecco
Location: Charlotte, NC
Job Type: Contract (6-9 Months)
Compensation: $84,000 - $114,000 annualized salary equivalent ($40-$55/hour)
Schedule: Full-Time | Hybrid (5 remote days per month)
Potential for Conversion: Opportunity for permanent hire based on business needs and performance
Job Summary
The Staff Accountant - Intercompany & Carve-Out Support plays a critical role in supporting financial separation activities, intercompany accounting operations, and stabilization of accounting processes related to carve-out and joint venture initiatives. This position is responsible for ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and compliance of intercompany transactions, invoicing, allocations, reconciliations, and eliminations during period-end close.
Operating within a complex multi-entity environment, this individual will partner closely with Finance, Tax, Treasury, Controlling, IT, and operational stakeholders to ensure intercompany flows are properly structured, documented, and aligned with legal, tax, and reporting requirements.
The ideal candidate will serve as a subject matter expert (SME) for intercompany accounting during transitional close cycles while helping stabilize processes and maintain audit-ready documentation. This role requires strong technical accounting knowledge, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
Key Responsibilities
Intercompany Accounting & Process Setup
Establish, validate, and maintain intercompany invoicing, recharge, and markup processes, including service cost allocations and transfer pricing methodologies
Support carve-out readiness by documenting transaction flows, accounting entries, process ownership, and related controls
Assist with legal entity setup activities and mapping of intercompany transaction flows
Reconciliations, Allocations & Eliminations
Own intercompany reconciliation and elimination activities to ensure accurate consolidated financial reporting during period-end close
Investigate, resolve, and prevent intercompany mismatches and out-of-balance conditions
Manage cost allocation true-ups and ensure proper accounting treatment for over- and under-absorbed costs
Prepare and maintain audit-ready reconciliation documentation
Close Cycle Support & SME Responsibilities
Act as the intercompany accounting SME throughout month-end and period-end close cycles until steady-state operations are achieved
Prepare and post intercompany journal entries, settlements, eliminations, and allocation entries
Support financial close processes and ensure compliance with accounting policies and controls
Cross-Functional Coordination
Collaborate with Tax, Treasury, Controlling, IT, Legal, and operational stakeholders to ensure compliance with reporting structures and accounting requirements
Partner with FP&A and operational teams to validate service charge-outs, cost allocations, and recharge methodologies
Serve as an intermediary between cross-functional teams to ensure timely communication and issue resolution
Systems, Controls & Process Improvement
Validate intercompany configurations within ERP and consolidation systems
Support testing and validation activities during system migrations or carve-out related changes
Identify process gaps and recommend improvements to strengthen controls, documentation, and operational efficiencies
Support implementation of process improvements and financial controls
Supporting Transitional & Carve-Out Activities
Support financial separation activities and carve-out reporting requirements
Assist with preparation of carve-out financial statements and audit support requests
Provide daily support for project-related initiatives and evolving business needs
Qualifications
Education & Experience
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
Minimum 5 years of accounting experience, including at least 3 years in a Senior Accountant or comparable accounting role
Experience within manufacturing, durable goods, sales, or multi-entity corporate environments preferred
Strong experience supporting month-end close and financial reporting processes
Individual contributor role with no direct reports
Technical Skills
Strong knowledge of intercompany accounting concepts including markups, transfer pricing, allocations, and eliminations
Solid understanding of consolidation principles and financial close processes
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required
Experience with SAP required
Experience with ERP systems and financial reporting tools preferred
Strong account reconciliation and audit support experience required
Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills
Strong analytical mindset with the ability to identify root causes and implement sustainable solutions
High attention to detail, accuracy, and organization
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Communication & Collaboration
Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively across departments
Ability to explain complex accounting concepts clearly to both financial and non-financial stakeholders
Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally and build strong working relationships
Professional Attributes
Self-starter with strong organizational and time management skills
Proactive and solutions-oriented approach to challenges
High level of professionalism, integrity, and accountability
Comfortable working in dynamic environments with evolving processes and business structures
Why Join?
Opportunity to support high-impact financial transformation and carve-out initiatives
Exposure to cross-functional leadership and strategic finance operations
Collaborative and professional team environment
Potential for long-term career growth and permanent placement based on business needs and performance
Pay Details: $40.00 to $55.00 per hour
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the @type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Military connected talent encouraged to apply
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