Senior Accountant

As a Senior Accountant at HSM, you’ll do more than crunch numbers—you’ll help shape the financial backbone of our business. In this highly visible role, you’ll lead the charge in month-end close, account reconciliations, and financial reporting, ensuring every detail aligns with U.S. GAAP standards. You’ll also have the opportunity to influence how we work by enhancing policies, strengthening internal controls, and driving process improvements that make our Finance team smarter and more efficient.

Your work will be seen and felt across the organization—partnering with leaders, supporting audits, and delivering insights that fuel better decision-making. If you thrive on accuracy, collaboration, and finding ways to make processes better, this is your chance to leave a lasting impact.

This role is fully on-site at our Corporate Office in Hickory, NC.

About Us

HSM Company History  |  HSM HEART Company Values  |  Who is HSM to our customers? 

Founded in 1944, HSM is a third generation, privately held company with a rich history of innovation and a commitment to our people. With 25 locations across the U.S. and corporate headquarters in Hickory, NC and Huntersville, NC, we specialize in manufacturing components for furniture, bedding, transportation, packaging, automotive, and healthcare industries. Our expertise also includes designing and building automated production machinery. HSM products from sofa springs to swimming pool noodles and bus seats, touch everyday life in countless ways.

At HSM, our success is built on our people. We foster a culture of teamwork, innovation, and shared success. If you’re looking for a meaningful place to grow and make an impact, we want to hear from you!

What You Will Do

• Analyze accounting transactions, prepare account reconciliations, and post journal entries in accordance with month-end deadlines.
• Prepare accounting reports and financial schedules for management, lenders, and external auditors.
• Collect, develop, and present documentation requested by external auditors while ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP.
• Ensure appropriate internal controls are in place and address operational deficiencies as identified.
• Assist in developing, maintaining, and enforcing financial policies and procedures to ensure compliance with GAAP.
• Participate in and help lead the company’s external financial and lender audits.
• Serve as liaison to various departments, explaining financial results and supporting forecast and budget preparation.
• Maintain and monitor the company’s chart of accounts to ensure consistency across locations, divisions, plants, product lines, and customers.
• Prepare ad hoc analyses, financial reports, and participate in special projects as needed.
• Work efficiently to complete assigned tasks, analyze complex financial data, and effectively document and communicate findings.
• Approach each day with transparency, collaboration, accountability, and a commitment to excellence while demonstrating HSM’s H.E.A.R.T. values.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (or related field).

• 3–5 years of accounting experience (staff or senior level); public accounting experience a plus.

• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and accounting principles.

• Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel); experience with JD Edwards, Planful, FinQuery, or Hubble a plus.

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain financial concepts to non-financial leaders.

• CPA certification preferred, but not required.

• Change management and projec management experience preferred, but not required. 

Why Join Us?

• Health & Wellness: Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, including an innovative global healthcare option for qualified participants.
• Retire: 401(k) with company match, fully vested from day one.
• Paid Time Off: Competitive PTO: 3 Weeks of Vacation + 9 company paid holidays.
• On-Site Medical Clinics: Free for you and covered dependents.
• Teladoc: 24/7 access with no copay.
• Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement, professional development assistance and career growth opportunities.
• Discounts: Enjoy discounts with HSM partners, including Dollywood Parks & Resort, Verizon Wireless, and more.

At HSM, we believe that our diversity creates a productive workplace. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectionate or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.