Own the general ledger, monthly close, account reconciliations, accounts payable, payroll accounting, financial reporting support, and internal controls. Prepare journal entries, maintain audit-ready documentation, support ERP implementation, document accounting procedures, and assist with technical accounting, audits, tax reporting, and process improvements. The role requires strong US GAAP knowledge, advanced Excel skills, and independent ownership of accounting operations.
Senior Accountant
Accounting Accuracy | Close Discipline | Control Ownership LocationOn-Site │ Charlotte, NC (HQ)Experience Required5+ Years in AccountingPeople ManagerNo (Individual Contributor)Reports ToControllerClassificationFull-Time, ExemptDepartmentFinance & Accounting About the Role
DingoBlu is building its accounting function from the ground up, and we are seeking a Senior Accountant to be the hands-on owner of the general ledger and the monthly close. Reporting directly to the Controller, you will prepare journal entries, own account reconciliations, support the ERP implementation, and maintain the policies and procedures that will govern how this company keeps its books.What You’ll Own General Ledger & Month-End Close
This is a full-time, on-site position based at DingoBlu’s headquarters in Charlotte, NC. Standard hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Additional hours may be required during month-end and year-end close, system implementation milestones, and audit periods. Occasional travel may be required for company events.Why Join DingoBlu
Note: DingoBlu is a financial technology platform, not an FDIC-Insured bank. Banking services and eligible deposit accounts are provided by our FDIC‑insured bank partners. FDIC insurance is provided by such banks up to applicable limits and subject to FDIC requirements.
Accounting Accuracy | Close Discipline | Control Ownership LocationOn-Site │ Charlotte, NC (HQ)Experience Required5+ Years in AccountingPeople ManagerNo (Individual Contributor)Reports ToControllerClassificationFull-Time, ExemptDepartmentFinance & Accounting About the Role
DingoBlu is building its accounting function from the ground up, and we are seeking a Senior Accountant to be the hands-on owner of the general ledger and the monthly close. Reporting directly to the Controller, you will prepare journal entries, own account reconciliations, support the ERP implementation, and maintain the policies and procedures that will govern how this company keeps its books.What You’ll Own General Ledger & Month-End Close
- Prepare and post journal entries across all areas of the business, including accruals, prepaid amortization, depreciation, payroll, revenue, and recurring standard entries.
- Execute the monthly, quarterly, and annual close on the schedule established with the Controller, and drive the close calendar to on-time completion.
- Own the integrity of the general ledger and chart of accounts, including account coding accuracy, period cut-off, and correcting entries.
- Maintain complete supporting documentation and audit trail for every entry, with clear preparer and reviewer evidence.
- Prepare trial balance reviews and flag unusual balances, missing accruals, and coding errors before the books are closed.
- Prepare and own all account reconciliations, including cash and bank accounts, settlement and clearing accounts, prepaid, accrued liabilities, fixed assets, and intercompany balances.
- Perform daily and monthly reconciliation of banking and card platform activity to the general ledger, and research and resolve differences promptly.
- Maintain a balance sheet reconciliation binder with standardized workpapers, tie-outs, and sign-offs.
- Track and clear aged reconciling items, and escalate unresolved differences with a recommended resolution.
- Prepare intercompany and shared-cost schedules for services provided by or to affiliated entities, and reconcile them to the underlying agreements.
- Process and review vendor invoices, coding, approval routing, and payment runs, and maintain vendor master data.
- Enforce expense, approval-threshold, and documentation policies across all departments, and follow up on exceptions.
- Reconcile corporate card and employee expense activity, and ensure proper period recognition of reimbursed costs.
- Record and reconcile payroll and benefits activity in coordination with the payroll provider and the people function.
- Support 1099 and W-9 compliance, vendor onboarding documentation, and year-end reporting.
- Prepare supporting schedules for monthly financial statements, including income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement detail.
- Assist the Controller in preparing financial statements and reporting packages under US GAAP, and support IFRS reporting requirements.
- Prepare recurring and ad hoc reports and analysis requested by the Controller, executive team, and ownership group.
- Provide actuals, accrual detail, and account-level explanations to support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
- Document accounting procedures, desktop procedures, and close checklists for the general ledger, AP, expense, and reconciliation processes.
- Recommend and help implement automation and process improvements that reduce manual effort and cycle time.
- Help maintain integrations between the ERP and banking and payroll, and monitor them for completeness of data.
- Assist in researching technical accounting matters and drafting accounting memos for significant vendors, contracts, and transactions.
- Apply revenue recognition, lease, capitalization, and accrual guidance in day-to-day accounting, escalating judgment calls to the Controller.
- Prepare audit-ready workpapers and respond to requests from external auditors, banking partners, and program sponsors.
- Execute and evidence internal controls over the close, reconciliation, and disbursement processes, and identify control gaps.
- Support the preparation of information required for tax filings and regulatory or partner reporting.
- 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including ownership of month-end close activities and account reconciliations.
- Strong working knowledge of US GAAP, the full accounting cycle, and financial statement preparation.
- Demonstrated experience preparing complex journal entries and reconciliations with minimal supervision.
- Hands-on experience with an ERP or accounting platform, including transaction processing and report generation.
- Experience with full-cycle accounts payable, including vendor onboarding, invoice processing, and payment runs.
- Advanced Excel skills, including large data sets, lookups, pivot tables, and reconciliation techniques.
- Excellent attention to detail, organization, and documentation discipline, with a strong sense of ownership for accuracy.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to explain accounting outcomes to non-accountants.
- Self-starter who is comfortable with ambiguity, builds process where none exists, and follows through without reminders.
- CPA license or active CPA candidate.
- Accounting experience in fintech, banking, payments, or another regulated financial services environment.
- Familiarity with transaction-based revenue such as interchange, ATM, transfer, and membership fees, and with settlement and clearing account reconciliation.
- Experience supporting an ERP implementation, system conversion, or finance process transformation.
- Exposure to IFRS in addition to US GAAP, and to intercompany or shared-services accounting.
- Prior external audit or public accounting experience.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting with coursework in technical accounting research.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field required.
- CPA license or active CPA candidate is a plus.
This is a full-time, on-site position based at DingoBlu’s headquarters in Charlotte, NC. Standard hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Additional hours may be required during month-end and year-end close, system implementation milestones, and audit periods. Occasional travel may be required for company events.Why Join DingoBlu
- A rare opportunity to build the accounting function of a high-growth financial services company from the ground up — the processes you document will become how we operate.
- Direct partnership with the Controller and hands-on involvement in a full ERP implementation from configuration through go-live.
- Exposure to every area of the business and to technical accounting matters that most accountants at this level never see.
- A collaborative, performance-driven culture that values rigor, initiative, and transparency.
Equal Opportunity Employer
- We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
Note: DingoBlu is a financial technology platform, not an FDIC-Insured bank. Banking services and eligible deposit accounts are provided by our FDIC‑insured bank partners. FDIC insurance is provided by such banks up to applicable limits and subject to FDIC requirements.
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