Senior Staff Accountant Ahoskie, NC

Enviva Lp; North Carolina; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the renewable energy sector seeks a Senior Staff Accountant to manage monthly accounting and finance activities, enhancing operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree and 5-7 years of accounting experience, with a strong emphasis on analytical abilities and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of relevant accounting experience.
• Experience processing high volumes of invoices and/or purchase orders.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and follow up on pending issues.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries and supporting documentation during monthly financial close.
• Assist in reconciling invoices to purchase orders for accuracy.
• Take weekly and monthly inventories, including raw materials and finished goods.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, Finance, or related quantitative field

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics

SAP

Job description

The Enviva team is driven by our shared vision for a renewable energy future. We are a fast-growing, purpose-driven, global energy company specializing in delivering sustainable wood bioenergy solutions. We are the world’s largest producer of sustainable wood pellets, which provide a low-carbon alternative to fossil fuels.

Reporting to the Plant Controller, this position is responsible for supporting monthly accounting and finance activities to drive operational improvement and process efficiency. The Senior Staff Accountant ensures that financial transactions are properly recorded and ensures the accuracy of entries while gaining exposure to complex tasks associated with the plant operations.

Responsibilities

Month-end close and Financial Analysis

• Prepare journal entries and supporting documentation during the corporate monthly financial close.
• Assist the Plant Controller with performing balance sheet reconciliations during the corporate monthly financial close.
• Assist the Plant Controller with completing bi-weekly forecasts and the annual budget.
• Support analyses to improve forecast accuracy and operational decision making.
• Take weekly and monthly inventories, including raw material, spare parts, and consumable inventories.
• Ensure the accurate accounting of finished goods inventory shipped from the operating plant location to the port location.
• Monitor the plant’s load out function to ensure that all loads leaving are recorded in the software systemdaily.
• Effective communication with the port’s Office Manager to ensure that all loads leaving the plant were subsequently received by the port.
• Timely resolution of any daily reconciling items or potential inventory discrepancies.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and organize work activities, manage time efficiently and follow policies and procedures.
• Proficient with Microsoft OfficeSuiteand accounting software (i.e.Microsoft Dynamics, SAP, orsimilarERP system).
• Ability to maintain confidentiality concerning financial data.
• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with all levels of staff.

Accounts Payableand Purchase Orders

• Support corporate AP clerk through the following tasks:
• Assist in reconciling invoices to purchase orders, purchase requisitions, and receiving reports for goods and services (three-way matching)
• Ensure that appropriate sales tax is either included on the vendor invoice or tracked on a daily log to assist Plant Controller with the monthly accrual and payment.
• Assist with obtaining appropriate approval for payment of invoices received that do not have a purchase requisition or purchase order number.
• Review for the accurate coding and timely processing of invoices. Investigate and resolve all discrepancies associated with the processing of invoices.
• Review the coding of purchase orders and confirm the appropriate accounting treatment of invoices including prepaid expenses and fixed assets
• Ensure transactions comply with financial policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• At least5-7years relevant accounting experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, Finance, or related quantitative field
• Experience processing a high volume of invoices and/or purchase orders
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy; Ability to follow up on pending issues and meet tight deadlines
• Meticulous and self-motivated individual with good interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Open to change and willing to learn newskills

Working Conditions

• Willing and able to work an industrial environment
• Willing and able to maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations, to include wearing safety equipment as needed.

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