Accountant

Thales Academy; North Carolina; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Disability and life insurance

Paid time off

401k with employer match

FSA

Job summary

Thales Academy in Raleigh, NC is seeking an Accountant to join the finance team at the Thales Management office. This role reports to the Chief Financial Officer and focuses on maintaining accurate financial operations and ensuring compliance across processes.

The ideal candidate has a BS in Accounting, 3–5 years of experience, and strong Excel skills. Experience with Blackbaud is a plus. This is not a remote role and offers competitive benefits and a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• BS in Accounting is required.
• 3–5 years of work experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Word and Excel; strong spreadsheet skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day accounts payable and cash receipts processes.
• Conduct month-end and year-end closures and prepare journal entries and financial statements.
• Coordinate and manage the annual budget process and prepare monthly budget reporting.
• Develop and maintain appropriate and effective accounting controls.
• Apply a continuous improvement mindset to identify and implement process efficiencies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Strong communication

Team player

Confidentiality

Math skills

Adapt to tech

Positive attitude

Education

BS in Accounting

Tools

Blackbaud

Job description

Summary

Thales Academy is looking for an Accountant to work at the Thales Management office in Raleigh. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, this role involves maintaining and managing financial operations to ensure accuracy and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day accounts payable and cash receipts processes.
• Conduct month-end and year-end closures and prepare journal entries and financial statements.
• Coordinate and manage the annual budget process and prepare monthly budget reporting.
• Develop and maintain appropriate and effective accounting controls.
• Apply a continuous improvement mindset to identify and implement process efficiencies.

Qualifications

• BS in Accounting required.
• 3-5 years of work experience.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to learn quickly and work independently with minimal oversight.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Word and Excel; strong spreadsheet skills.
• Knowledge of an accounting information system; experience with Blackbaud software is a plus.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Confidentiality and integrity.
• Good math skills.
• Ability to adapt to new technologies and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Motivated with a positive attitude and a team player.
• This is NOT a remote role.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Disability and life insurance based upon election of medical insurance.
• Paid time off.
• 401k with employer match.
• Flexible spending account (FSA).

Salary: Competitive salary dependent upon experience.