Staff Accountant

Sherpa | Recruiting, Staffing & Consulting; Concord (NC); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Sherpa | Recruiting, Staffing & Consulting is seeking a driven Staff Accountant to support month-end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting in a fast-paced environment. You will manage general ledger activity and contribute to process improvements while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance and have experience with month-end close, AP/AR, and ERP systems, with strong Excel skills. This role is based in Concord, NC.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Experience with month-end close and account reconciliations
• Exposure to accounts payable and accounts receivable processes
• Familiarity with ERP systems
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Responsibilities

• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes, including preparing journal entries and supporting schedules
• Perform account reconciliations to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial data
• Maintain and update the general ledger
• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable functions, including invoicing, collections, and vendor communication
• Assist with financial reporting, including preparation of balance sheets and income statements
• Analyze financial data to identify discrepancies and recommend solutions
• Contribute to process improvements and help establish standardized accounting procedures
• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams to support business operations

Skills

Month-end close

Account reconciliations

Accounts payable/receivable processes

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Overview – Staff Accountant – 34408

Our client is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join a growing, fast-paced organization. This role will support day-to-day accounting operations, including month-end close, account reconciliations, and financial reporting. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who is process-driven, eager to learn, and comfortable working in a collaborative yet lean environment. This position offers strong exposure to multiple areas of accounting, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger activities, with opportunities to contribute to process improvements and system enhancements.

Compensation: To $70K

• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes, including preparing journal entries and supporting schedules
• Perform account reconciliations to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial data
• Maintain and update the general ledger
• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable functions, including invoicing, collections, and vendor communication
• Assist with financial reporting, including preparation of balance sheets and income statements
• Analyze financial data to identify discrepancies and recommend solutions
• Contribute to process improvements and help establish standardized accounting procedures
• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams to support business operations

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Experience with month-end close and account reconciliations
• Exposure to accounts payable and accounts receivable processes
• Familiarity with ERP systems
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Additional Job Details

Seniority Level: Associate

• Non-Local Candidates: Please note that you are competing with local candidates who don’t require relocation expenses and can start quickly, so let us know if you have plans to move to the area soon.
• Candidates for all Sherpa opportunities must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Sherpa is an Equal Opportunity Employer.