Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant

Direct Hire

$70-88k target range

Raleigh, NC

Must-Haves:

• Bachelor's in Accounting
• 1+ years of experience
• Understanding of GAAP
• Strong MS Excel

Preferred:

• CPA
• Manufacturing
• Public Accounting
• JD Edwards

Summary

This position is located at our corporate office in Raleigh, NC. We are seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Staff Accountant with the ability to thrive in our fast paced, growing organization. This individual must be able to identify and resolve problems both independently and as a part of a team. Effective verbal and written communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills across all levels of the organization along with strong organizational and time management ability are also required.

Responsibilities

• Provide accounting support for regional operations.
• Heavily involved in the month-end close process.
• Preparation and maintenance of monthly accruals across multiple plant operations.
• Work with plant personnel to ensure transactions are properly recorded.
• Assist with timely and accurate management reporting.
• Reconciliation of balance accounts.
• Perform standard and ad-hoc analysis.
• Evaluate and recommend new approaches and procedures that result in process improvements and efficiencies.
• Provide support related to internal and external audit requests.
• Acquire a strong knowledge of the business.
• Monitor compliance with policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or relevant prior experience; CPA preferred.

• Minimum of 1 year of relevant accounting experience.

• Thorough understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

• Must be a self-starter and a quick learner who can work independently and as part of a team with minimal supervision.

• Intermediate to advanced experience with Microsoft Excel; JD Edwards skills desirable.

• Detail-oriented with effective verbal and written communication skills.

• Excellent interpersonal skills across all levels of the organization.

• Strong organizational and time management ability.

• Demonstrated ability to roll-up sleeves and work with team members in a hands-on capacity.

• Manufacturing or construction and inventory accounting experience a plus.

• Ability to travel on occasion (5%).

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