Staff Accountant / Accounts Payable Specialist

Staff Accountant / Accounts Payable Specialist

Locations: Winston-Salem, NC

ClarkPowell is seeking a versatile Staff Accountant / Accounts Payable Specialist to join our accounting team. This blended role combines traditional general ledger accounting with full-cycle accounts payable ownership. You will play a critical role in managing vendor invoices, processing employee expenses, and ensuring accurate financial reporting. This is an excellent opportunity for a dependable, detail-oriented professional who enjoys the precision of transactional AP along with extended responsibilities in general ledger accounting and financial reporting.

Key position requirements are:

• Education: Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Experience: 3+ years of progressive accounting experience, including full-cycle A/P and sales/use tax reporting
• Technical Skills:

o Solid experience with accounting/ERP systems (Sage software experience is a plus).

o Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Outlook, SharePoint, OneDrive). Intermediate Excel skills are required.

o Concur and Avalara experience are a plus.

• Attributes: Exceptional organizational skills, high attention to detail, and a proven ability to multitask and thrive in a deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities include:

Accounts Payable

• Review invoices processed into A/P by the Purchasing department to verify accuracy of invoice information.
• Review and process non-purchase order invoices (overhead, subcontractor, miscellaneous).
• Review and process employee expense reports and employee per diem payments.
• Accurately code expenses to G/L, project, and location.
• Process weekly payment runs (ACH & checks) while maximizing vendor discounts and avoiding late fees.
• Prepare and distribute monthly employee credit card statements and reconcile to Concur expense management system.
• Maintain vendor records and W-9 files; electronically prepare and file 1099s. Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies.

Staff Accountant

• Prepare and file multi-state sales/use tax returns.
• Import weekly timesheet hours into job cost module in accounting system.
• Prepare and post journal entries and maintain related schedules.
• Reconcile various balance sheet and expense accounts.
• Assist with other month-end and year-end closing procedures as needed.

Additional Details:

Full-time, On-site, Monday - Friday (8:00am - 5:00pm)