Staff Accountant

Reports To: Controller

Status: Salaried, Exempt

Position Location: Charlotte, NC

Position Overview:

The Staff Accountant will prepare and maintain financial records to track the organization s assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liabilities, and other related financial activities. This position assists in accounting tasks that support the management of a cross-functional series of divisions and companies. The Staff Accountant works both independently to meet personal goals, and supportively to accomplish the goals of the finance department as a whole.

Key Abilities for Position Success:

Building Collaborative Relationships: Must have the ability to develop, maintain, and strengthen partnerships with others inside or outside the organization who can provide information, assistance, and support. Confronts all problems with an intent to find solutions rather than blame. Establishes win-win relationships as opposed to us versus them relationships.

Reflects Company Values: Teamwork, Integrity, Accountability

Responsibilities:

• Maintain an active record of transactions within the companies.
• Reconcile bank accounts at least monthly, verify deposits, and addresses inquiries from banks.
• Reconcile cash disbursement accounts, payroll, customer accounts, and other financial accounts; manage accounts receivable collections.
• Perform inter-company billings and reconciliations.
• Perform general cost accounting and other related duties for the organization.
• Assist in the maintenance of the general ledger.
• Code invoices, set up new accounts, and reconcile accounts to assist in the monthly/quarterly closings.
• Run PR reports to calculate, pay, and record weekly/monthly payroll taxes, child support, garnishments, etc.
• Support the business with the integration of potential acquisitions.
• Coordinate with Accounts Payable for recording drafted vendor payments, research, and record misc. payments, and reconcile to bank statements.
• Run AR reports and work to reconcile two AR systems.
• Gather necessary account information and documents and provide general assistance to perform the annual audit.
• Support business leaders with report building.
• Actively engage and drive process improvement projects.
• Maintain knowledge of acceptable accounting practices and procedures.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor s degree in Accounting, or related field, required.
• At least three years of related experience is required.
• Preferably experience with SAGE 300.
• SQL Experience is a plus.
• Highly Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and a strong sense of integrity.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of general financial accounting and cost accounting.
• Understanding of and the ability to adhere to generally accepted accounting principles.
• Ability to be proactive and self-motivated.
• Ability to work independently, as well as within a cross-functional team environment.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to solve practical problems, make logical decisions and communicate ideas.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.
• May occasionally be exposed to noise, dust, and a variety of substances that are typically associated with a construction site.