Staff Accountant

Lee Hecht Harrison
  • High Point, NC
  • $65,000–$80,000 Per Year
3 days ago

Job Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join a growing accounting and finance team in Reidsville, NC. This position will support day-to-day accounting operations and play an important role in the monthly and year-end close processes.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on general ledger experience, strong reconciliation skills, and the ability to investigate discrepancies and ensure financial information is accurate and properly supported.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare and post journal entries and maintain general ledger accounts.

  • Perform bank and balance sheet account reconciliations.

  • Assist with month-end and year-end close activities.

  • Research and resolve account discrepancies and unusual transactions.

  • Maintain accruals, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, and other accounting schedules.

  • Assist with the preparation of financial statements and supporting schedules.

  • Support accounts payable and accounts receivable activities as needed.

  • Assist with internal and external audit requests.

  • Analyze account activity and help identify variances or inconsistencies.

  • Maintain accurate accounting records and supporting documentation.

  • Assist with special projects and process improvements within the accounting department.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.

  • Hands-on experience with journal entries, general ledger accounting, and account reconciliations.

  • Understanding of GAAP and standard month-end close procedures.

  • Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including experience working with formulas, lookups, and pivot tables.

  • Experience with QuickBooks required

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

  • Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.

  • Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively across departments.

Pay Details: $65,000.00 to $80,000.00 per year

Search managed by: Will Stevens

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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  • The California Fair Chance Act
  • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
  • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
  • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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Numbers & Facts

LocationHigh Point, NC
Salary$65,000–$80,000 Per Year

Skills

  • Accountingunmatched
  • Accounting Closeunmatched
  • Accounts Payableunmatched
  • Accounts Receivableunmatched
  • Accrual-Basis Accountingunmatched
  • Analysis Skillsunmatched
  • Balance Sheetunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Data Qualityunmatched
  • Detail Orientedunmatched
  • Documentationunmatched
  • Employee Orientationunmatched
  • External Auditunmatched
  • Financeunmatched
  • Financial Statementsunmatched
  • Fixed Asset Managementunmatched
  • General Ledger Accountingunmatched
  • Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)unmatched
  • Internal Auditunmatched
  • Journal Entriesunmatched
  • Microsoft Excelunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Pivot Tablesunmatched
  • Process Improvementunmatched
  • Reconciliationunmatched
  • Record Keepingunmatched

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