Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant

Client Location: Charleston, SC

Client Company Size: 100 employees

Direct-Hire Full-Time

Growth Potential, Great Benefits & 401K

We are seeking a Staff Accountant who will apply principles of accounting to analyze and record financial transactions, prepare internal financial statements and variance analyses, maintain financial records, and perform administrative audit functions. This role will also assist in corporate budgeting, federal and state tax compliance, and month-end financial closing. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical accounting skills, attention to detail, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications:

• 4 years of accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in general ledger accounting, debits/credits, and journal entries.
• Strong experience in reconciling AR/AP and balance sheet accounts.
• Advanced computer skills, including ERP systems (e.g., JD Edwards) and Microsoft Office.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks effectively in a high-pressure environment.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.

Essential Duties:

• Financial Reporting and Analysis: Prepare, analyze, and distribute monthly financial statements, including variance analyses between actual and budgeted data.
• Provide oversight of the compilation of financial information and prepare entries for sub-ledgers and general ledger accounts.
• Conduct month-end closing by reconciling accounts receivable, sales details, and other accounts to the general ledger.
• Budgeting and Auditing: Assist in compiling the annual corporate budget, including maintaining purchase order system budget allocations.
• Conduct internal administrative audits and assist in special projects as assigned by the Assistant Controller.
• Support external auditors by preparing year-end schedules, reviewing procedures, and providing transaction details.
• Accounts Receivable and Billing: Process and account for all invoices, including domestic, export, equipment, and inter-company sales.
• Record and reconcile cash receipts, including lock-box collections, and prepare bank deposits.
• Issue authorized credit/debit memos and resolve accounts receivable problems in coordination with internal departments.
• Assist with collections and support the release of customer sales orders on credit hold.
• Fixed Assets and Compliance: Track and maintain records for fixed assets, depreciation, and construction-in-progress reports.
• Set up and maintain project reports and fixed asset records in JD Edwards.
• File Department of Commerce reports and ensure compliance with state and federal filing requirements.
• Risk Management and Insurance: Collect risk management data for insurance renewals and assist with on-site inspections and claims.
• Administrative Support: Assist accounts payable as needed, including reconciling vendor statements and entering ACH and wire payments.
• Respond to internal and external inquiries related to accounting, finance, and budgeting.
• Maintain and archive financial records to comply with retention policies and retrieval requirements.
• Customer Relations: Generate business credit reports for potential customers and coordinate with Sales and Customer Service to set up new customer accounts.
• Maintain accurate customer data in JD Edwards and respond to inquiries regarding account status and payments.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting is required.