Staff Accountant / Sr. Staff Accountant

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Staff Accountant / Sr. Staff Accountant

Greensboro, NC
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities
    • Staff Accountant / Senior Staff Accountant
      Salary: $65K–$75K (level determined by experience)

      About the Role

      We are seeking a Staff Accountant and Senior Staff Accountant to join our growing accounting team. This position plays a key role in maintaining the integrity, accuracy, and compliance of financial records while supporting financial close, reporting, reconciliations, and operational accounting functions.

      The level will be determined based on years of experience and depth of accounting expertise.

      Primary Responsibilities

      General Accounting & Financial Close

      • Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals, prepaids, and reclassifications

      • Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual general ledger account reconciliations

      • Maintain ownership of assigned balance sheet accounts and resolve variances

      • Assist with and/or lead month-end and year-end close processes

      • Prepare and distribute monthly financial statements to management

      • Analyze financial results and investigate fluctuations or unusual activity

      Reporting, Analysis & Controls

      • Support preparation of internal financial statements and management reports

      • Perform variance analysis and provide financial insights

      • Assist with maintaining GAAP compliance and internal controls

      • Support revenue recognition, accounts receivable, and accounts payable functions

      • Participate in audit preparation and year-end schedules

      Operational & Cross-Functional Support

      • Collaborate with Sales, Operations, Finance, and other departments

      • Support ERP implementations and system upgrades

      • Maintain and improve accounting procedures and processes

      Additional Senior-Level Responsibilities

      • Drive monthly and year-end G/L closing processes

      • Assist with annual planning, forecasting, and labor studies

      • Manage fixed assets, depreciation schedules, and capital asset requests

      • Administer HSA bank account and support customer web portal setup

      • Perform customer exemption certificate validations

      Accounts Receivable Oversight

      • Provide analytical oversight of AR processes

      • Ensure invoicing accuracy and cash application integrity

      • Monitor credit exposure and aging performance

      • Support timely collection of outstanding receivables

      Qualifications

      Staff Accountant

      • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

      • 2–5 years of progressive accounting experience

      • Experience with month-end close and balance sheet reconciliations

      • Exposure to Accounts Receivable processes preferred

      • Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Excel

      Senior Staff Accountant

      • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

      • 5+ years of progressive accounting experience

      • Strong knowledge of GAAP and general ledger accounting

      • Experience leading month-end and year-end close processes

      • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

      Preferred

      • Experience in Manufacturing, Construction, or Distribution environments