Accounting Manager

Accentuate Staffing; Clayton (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing agency is seeking an Accounting Manager for a client in Clayton, NC. The role includes managing day-to-day operations of the accounting department, preparing financial statements, and ensuring compliance with local and federal regulations. Ideal candidates possess a Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, significant experience, and strong communication skills. This position offers an excellent opportunity for growth within a dynamic business environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting required.
• Over 5+ years of progressively responsible experience, including supervision.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP Guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day operations of the accounting department.
• Prepare GL reconciliations and journal entries.
• Manage Fixed Assets and depreciation.

Skills

Manufacturing accounting processes

Data analytics skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Ability to work under deadlines

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in accounting

Advanced degree

Tools

Sage

Paychex

Excel

Job description

Accentuate Staffing is seeking an Accounting Manager for our client in Clayton, NC 27520. This is a Direct-Hire opportunity. The Accounting Manager will assist the CFO with maintaining day-to-day management of the accounting department. The Accounting Manager will be responsible for managing the accounting department in a multi-company environment that operates 2 sites in North Carolina.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the day-to-day operations of the accounting department, including accurate and timely processing of A/P and A/R.
• Prepare GL reconciliations and journal entries, including management of the month-end closing cycle.
• Manage Fixed Assets and depreciation in conjunction with annual property tax reporting
• Support operations with analysis to help them evaluate spending trends and production results
• Bank reconciliations
• Manage intercompany transactions.
• Comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings.
• Assist with preparation of timely and complete financial statements including leadership role in managing external audits.
• Financial reporting to support month-end internal and external customers
• Work with CFO to complete special projects as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting required, advanced degree a plus.
• Active knowledge of manufacturing accounting processes
• Knowledge of job costing a plus
• Intermediate to advanced computer literacy, including Excel comprehension.
• Strong knowledge of accounting procedures and US GAAP Guidelines.
• Data analytics skills. Ability to interpret and handle large amounts of data.
• More than 5+ years of progressively responsible experience including supervision in an operating company.
• Knowledge of Sage and Paychex a plus.
• Ability to work well with others under deadline situations and respond to changes in priorities.
• Good written and verbal communication skills and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, set priorities and see projects through to completion.