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).
Full-Time (Exempt) About IFAB Corp At IFAB Corp, we deliver high-quality custom metal fabrication, precise assembly, and advanced coating operations. We take pride in maintaining operational excellence, and our accounting team plays a vital role in keeping our business financially sound and accurate. Position Summary We are seeking a detail-oriented, analytical Staff Accountant to manage day-to-day general ledger operations, drive accurate financial reconciliations, and support our month-end close process. Operating out of our Gastonia facility, you will serve as a key financial liaison between corporate accounting and plant operations using Sage 500 ERP.
Key Responsibilities General Ledger & Financial Reporting:
Prepare and post standard, adjusting, and recurring journal entries in compliance with
U.S. GAAP.
Generate trial balances, P&L statements, balance sheets, and ad-hoc operational reports using Sage 500 ERP.
Month-End & Year-End Close:
Execute close procedures, including prepaids, accruals, fixed asset schedules, and balance sheet reconciliations to ensure complete data integrity.
Reconcile inventory-related GL accounts, track variances, and partner with plant managers on physical inventory counts and stock adjustments.
Treasury & Banking:
Complete monthly bank reconciliations and track cash flow schedules.
Tax Compliance & Audit Support:
Compile data for sales/use tax and property tax filings. Prepare supporting schedules and documentation for internal and external auditors.
Master Data & Process Improvement:
Maintain ERP master data (GL accounts, vendor, and customer files) under strict internal controls. Proactively identify ways to leverage Sage 500 functionality to optimize financial operations.
Qualifications & Requirements Education:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline required.
Experience:
2-4 years of progressive accounting experience. Prior experience in a manufacturing, fabrication, or industrial plant environment is strongly preferred.
ERP Proficiency:
Hands-on experience with Sage 500 ERP (or similar mid-market ERPs such as Sage 100/300, Epicor, Infor, or NetSuite).
Technical Skills:
Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, accrual accounting, and cost accounting basics. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs/XLOOKUPs, data formatting).
Soft Skills:
Clear communication skills with the ability to bridge finance and plant operations, sharp attention to detail, and proven ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Working Conditions & Expectations On-site office environment within a manufacturing plant setting, requiring regular collaboration with production, purchasing, and supply chain teams. Standard full-time schedule, with occasional extended hours during month-end or year-end close cycles.
