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Staff Accountant
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What they do
An Accountant organizes and maintains financial records and prepares financial statements for companies and organizations. Works as a public accountant (prepares financial documents where public disclosure is required by law, such as business balance sheets and tax returns), management accountant (prepares financial information for internal use by a company) or government accountant (maintains records for government agencies).
$76,781 / year median in North Carolina
+1% projected growth
Job Description
Job Summary:
The Staff Accountant will be responsible for daily cash monitoring, weekly finance reports, assist with forecasting and budgeting, cost accounting initiatives, and general month-end close activities.Duties/Responsibilities:
Daily bank account monitoring, reconciliation, and related reporting Tracking of daily/weekly sales to help monitor revenue risk and opportunities Prepare journal entries and G/L account reconciliations during month end close Track key operating costs including scrap, freight, and overtime Identify and recommend ways to reduce costs and enhance operating efficiency Assist with the annual audit and prepare documentation for external auditors Participate in annual/periodic physical inventory counts Assist with cost accounting initiatives including the updating of costing models Other duties as assignedRequired Skills/Abilities:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail Strong analytical and problem-solving ability Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.); strong Excel skills highly preferred Team player, flexible, with excellent interpersonal skills Prior experience with a manufacturing company highly preferred Independent, takes initiative, and able to work under pressureEducation and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance Three years of accounting experience Public accounting experience a plus Cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment preferred NetSuite ERP experience a plusBenefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Application Question(s): Are you willing to commute to Dallas, NC, daily? What are you looking for in terms of compensation?Work Location:
In personBenefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Plans
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance