Staff Accountant

The Resource

Conover, NC 28613, NC

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Accounting, Accounting Close, Accounting Policies, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Receivable Processing, Analysis Skills, Balance Sheet, Billing, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Customer Support/Service, Database Administration, Detail Oriented, Documentation, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Expense Management, External Audit, File Maintenance, Finance, Financial Reporting, Financial Transactions, Fixed Asset Management, General Ledger Accounting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Internal Audit, Journal Entries, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Microsoft Dynamics, Microsoft Dynamics NAV, Microsoft Excel, Multitasking, Operational Improvement, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Reconciliation, Record Keeping, Sales Tax, Staff Motivation, Tax Software, Team Player, Time Management, Transaction Processing/Management, Use Tax, Writing Skills

LOCATION

Conover, NC 28613, NC

POSTED

30+ days ago

Staff Accountant

Location: Kernersville, NC (Triad Area near Winston-Salem & Greensboro)
Job Type: Full-Time | Exempt
Schedule: MondayFriday, 8:00 AM 5:00 PM

Job Summary
Our client, a well-established manufacturing company in the Triad area of North Carolina, is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Staff Accountant to join their finance team. This role is responsible for maintaining financial records, ensuring accurate accounting transactions, and supporting month-end close and reporting processes.

The ideal candidate is a team player with strong analytical skills, a solid understanding of GAAP, and a passion for accuracy and continuous improvement within accounting operations.

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Receivable & Transaction Processing

Process customer invoices and issue credits as needed
Provide backup support for Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions

General Ledger & Financial Reporting

Maintain and update general ledger accounts with accurate journal entries
Record daily financial transactions and maintain financial databases
Track and manage fixed assets and related records
Maintain 1099 reporting files and compliance documentation
Manage prepaid expenses and accrued accounts

Reconciliations & Close Process

Reconcile bank accounts (4 total) and balance sheet accounts
Assist with month-end close, including account reconciliations and intercompany transfers

Tax & Compliance

Calculate and file sales and use tax (monthly/quarterly)
Ensure compliance with GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles)
Support internal and external audits by providing documentation

Additional Duties

Perform other accounting and finance-related duties as assigned

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

Associate or Bachelors degree in Accounting or related field
Minimum of 2+ years of Staff Accountant or related accounting experience
Strong knowledge of GAAP principles

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in a manufacturing environment
Experience with Avalara tax software
Familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics Navision or similar ERP systems

Required Skills & Abilities

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment

Why Join Our Client?

Established and respected North Carolina manufacturer
Opportunity for growth within accounting and finance
Supportive and team-oriented workplace culture
Exposure to full-cycle accounting processes

Apply Today

If you are an experienced Staff Accountant near Winston-Salem, Greensboro, or Kernersville, NC, and are looking to grow your career in a dynamic manufacturing environment, apply today! Email your resume to Sharon Deichmann at sdeichmann@theresource.com.

About the Company

The Resource

The Resource is a full-service staffing, professional recruiting and consulting firm based in North Carolina. Privately owned and operated for over 30 years, people are at the heart of our organization, and we take a hands-on approach to each client and candidate relationship.

At The Resource, we’re passionate about assisting candidates in finding the next step in their career path, and ensuring it’s a role in a company where they will enjoy growing personally and professionally long-term. Utilizing The Core Assessment in the screening process, we’re able to understand a person’s innate unchanging nature and help individual’s learn about themselves. Our professional recruiters then utilize the candidate’s skill set and The Core results to match them to available positions in organizations where they will thrive. Further, we coach candidates on how to best market themselves for a given job.

COMPANY SIZE

50 to 99 employees

INDUSTRY

Staffing/Employment Agencies

FOUNDED

1979

WEBSITE

http://www.theresource.org/