Highlights
This role combines transactional accuracy with process improvement and accounting support responsibilities and is designed to evolve into a broader accounting operations role over time. The Staff Accountant is responsible for managing the company’s accounts payable function while providing accounting and financial preparation support to the Controller.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Fuquay-Varina, NC |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $28–$30 Per Hour |
| Year Founded | 1996 |
| Website | https://www.accentuatestaffing.com/ |
Description
Accentuate Staffing is current recruiting for a Staff Accountant for a reputable & well-established client in Fuquay Varina, NC. The Staff Accountant is responsible for managing the company’s accounts payable function while providing accounting and financial preparation support to the Controller. This role combines transactional accuracy with process improvement and accounting support responsibilities and is designed to evolve into a broader accounting operations role over time. This opportunity offers a positive work culture and solid benefits.
Job Responsibilities
Accounts Payable Ownership
Process vendor invoices accurately and timely
Manage invoice intake and approval workflow
Code invoices in accordance with GL structure
Maintain vendor files and W-9 documentation
Prepare weekly payment runs (ACH, check, wire)
Monitor AP aging and vendor balances
Respond to vendor inquiries professionally
Process employee expense reimbursements
Maintain 1099 tracking and reporting support
Prepare month-end AP accruals and support schedules
Accounting & Financial Preparation Support
Support Controller with accounting preparation and organization
Month-End Close Support
Prepare account reconciliations
Assist with journal entry preparation
Maintain prepaid and accrual schedules
Track fixed assets and additions
Prepare supporting schedules for review
Organize documentation for financial reporting
Financial Organization
Maintain structured digital financial files
Support preparation of reporting packages
Assist with variance and support schedules
Ensure documentation is complete and accessible
Audit & Documentation Support
Maintain organized support for audits
Provide documentation for internal/external auditors
Ensure invoice and payment documentation is complete
Support control documentation and SOP updates
Maintain compliance with internal approval procedures
Process Improvement & Automation Support
Utilize available AP automation and digital tools
Recommend process improvements to increase efficiency
Reduce manual data entry and duplicate work
Improve digital documentation practices
Assist with reporting or spreadsheet improvements
Support implementation of new tools or workflows
Cross-Functional Support
Coordinate with Payroll, Billing, and Accounting teams
Support special projects as assigned
Assist with data gathering for financial analysis
Provide backup support across finance when needed
Participate in finance team meetings and initiatives
Qualifications
3+ years of accounting and accounts payable experience
Experience supporting accounting or month-end close a plus
Experience with ERP/accounting systems required
Exposure to audit support or reconciliations preferred
Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Teams, and Word
Solid analytical skills and Excel spreadsheet development
Excellent communication and customer service skills
High level of organizational skills
Must have the ability to multi-task and adapt to changes quickly
Works well independently and within a team environment
Strong attention to detail and organization
Process-oriented mindset
Comfort with technology and new tools
Willingness to grow accounting skillset
Attention to detail and ability to follow directions.
Demonstrates a good attitude and is a team player in creating a positive work environment.
Demonstrates the ability to engage with all levels of the organization.
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision
About Company
Since 1996, Accentuate Staffing has delivered “The Power of Positive” to you. As one of the Triangle’s largest woman-owned companies, Accentuate Staffing sources candidates in the career specialties of Accounting/Finance, Office Professional, Information Technology, Scientific/Clinical, Light Industrial and R&D Consulting services. The current roster of more than 250 corporate clients is diverse, highly regarded, and often exclusive. Accentuate Staffing’s honors include nine Triangle Business Journal Fast 50 awards, four Raleigh Chamber Pinnacle Awards, No. 222 on the INC 500 list and an inaugural winner of the TBJ’s A Better World Award. Accentuate Staffing cherishes its position as a leader in the community, offering support to charitable institutions including Children’s Flight of Hope, National Students of AMF, the MS Society, the Shepard’s Table Soup Kitchen, and Stop Hunger Now among others. For detailed information on how “The Power of Positive” can impact your company or your career, please visit at www.accentuatestaffing.com.