Accountant

Location: Uptown Charlotte, NC
Schedule: Monday-Friday, fully onsite (5 days/week)
Flexible start time as early as 7:00 AM (8-hour workday)
Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire
Compensation: $25-$28/hour

We are seeking a motivated Accountant to join a collaborative accounting team in Uptown Charlotte. This is a contract-to-hire opportunity ideal for someone early in their accounting career who is eager to take ownership, dig into reconciliations, and help clean up and improve existing processes.

This role reports directly to the Assistant Controller and offers strong exposure to core accounting functions in a supportive, hands-on environment.

• Prepare and post journal entries (debits/credits) with accuracy
• Perform and maintain account reconciliations, identifying and resolving discrepancies
• Research variances and proactively troubleshoot accounting issues
• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes
• Support efforts to clean up and streamline existing financial records
• Work within both legacy and new accounting systems during transition
• Collaborate with internal team members across accounting functions (AP, Payroll, etc.)

• 1-2 years of accounting experience
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting, including debits/credits and reconciliations
• Ability to research issues, think critically, and problem-solve independently
• High level of motivation and willingness to take initiative
• Quick learner with the ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment
• Accounting degree not required

• Experience with account clean-up or reconciliation backlogs
• Exposure to accounting systems such as Blackbaud and/or Sage (or similar ERP systems)