Staff Accountant

Job Title: Staff Accountant

Department: Accounting
Reports to: Accounting Manager
Location: Wendell, NC (On-Site)
Position Status: Full-Time
Status: Salary, Exempt
Management Level: Non-Management

JOB SUMMARY

The Staff Accountant serves as a key support role within the Accounting Department, reporting directly to the Accounting Manager. This position involves diverse responsibilities across accounting functions and requires adaptability to handle various tasks. The role is based in Wendell, NC, following the planned closure of the Raleigh office, with an emphasis on maintaining operational continuity during team transitions.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Month-End:

• Assist with preparation of financial statements and other reports across multiple entities.
• Execute accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes, including journal entries and bank reconciliations.
• Prepare and monitor monthly reserve balances, estimations, and accruals.
• Support quarterly and year-end audits and reporting.
• Prepare quarterly disclosures and analyses.
• Draft internal accounting memos to determine the proper handling of financial transactions.
• Reconcile monthly accounts to ensure accuracy.
• Maintain fixed asset records and schedules.
• Assist in preparing income and property tax filings.
• Support the consolidation of financial statements across multiple entities.
• Recommend procedures to improve efficiency and effectiveness of accounting operations.

Inventory:

• Reconcile physical-to-book variances through cycle counts.
• Assist with the year-end physical inventory count.
• Monitor inventory receipts to vendor invoices.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The company is proactively building a pool of candidates in anticipation of potential team member resignations due to the transition of operations to Wendell. Local candidates are highly preferred to leverage the strong talent pool of finance and accounting professionals in the Raleigh area, including recent graduates.

EDUCATIONAL AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting.
• 2-5 years of related accounting experience.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to handle detail-oriented tasks and manage multiple deadlines.
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills with the ability to effectively present information.
• Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics and CRM software is a plus.