What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Accountant position at CAROLINA PRG?
A manufacturing client has an immediate need for a Staff Accountant. This position is also responsible for preparing journal entries, reconciliations, and detailed reports. The ideal candidate will possess strong interpersonal and excellent communication skills, as well as outstanding organizational skills. The position is open due to an internal promotion.
Responsibilities:
- Maintain an understanding of the financial reporting and general ledger structure.
- Ensure an accurate and timely month-end, quarterly, and year-end financial close.
- Coordinate and execute all month-end close activities based on the close schedule.
- Assist the Accounting Manager and Director of Accounting with daily financial information requirements.
- Prepare and gather supporting documentation and explanations for monthly financial reporting, budgeting/forecasts, and analysis for Senior Management review and follow up on any open items.
- Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, supporting workpapers, accruals/re-classes, and variance analysis.
- Assist in the preparation of financial statements, budgets, analysis, and forecasts.
Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field required.
- 1-3 years accounting experience, with the month-end close processing experience preferred.
- Must be detail oriented, with good time management skills.
- Proven ability to handle confidential information.
- Able to work independently and manage workload – prioritizing job tasks to meet deadlines.
Salary : $70,000 - $82,000
