Staff Accountant

Carter Lumber; Kent (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Employer-Matching 401(k) Plan

Job summary

Carter Lumber is seeking a Staff Accountant to join our Corporate Accounting team. This role supports general ledger accounting, reconciliations, capital expenditure and fixed asset accounting, financial reporting, and personal property tax reporting.

The position emphasizes accuracy, cross‑department collaboration, and adherence to GAAP, with responsibilities across month‑end closes and intercompany processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent relevant experience.
• Working knowledge of financial statements and general accounting principles (GAAP).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet established deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively across departments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; intermediate to advanced Excel skills preferred.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality when handling financial and business information.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules in accordance with GAAP and company accounting policies.
• Reconcile assigned general ledger accounts, including construction-in-progress and other balance sheet accounts, and research and resolve discrepancies.
• Track capital projects for store locations and manufacturing facilities from start to finish, including coding invoices, communicating with field locations and internal departments, and determining appropriate capitalization treatment.
• Maintain and reconcile fixed asset records, including additions, transfers, disposals, and self-constructed projects.
• Prepare and record intercompany journal entries.
• Review financial statements for the company’s Transport operations and research and resolve discrepancies.
• Assist with consolidated accounting activities, month-end and year-end close, and other accounting projects assigned.

Skills

Accounting principles

GAAP knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Carter Lumber is seeking a Staff Accountant to join our Corporate Accounting team. This position supports a variety of accounting functions, including general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, capital expenditure and fixed asset accounting, financial reporting, and personal property tax reporting.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent relevant experience
• Working knowledge of financial statements and general accounting principles
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills with excellent attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet established deadlines
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively across departments
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; intermediate to advanced Excel skills preferred
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality when handling financial and business information

Responsibilities:

Accounting

• Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules in accordance with GAAP and company accounting policies.
• Reconcile assigned general ledger accounts, including construction-in-progress and other balance sheet accounts, and research and resolve discrepancies.
• Track capital projects for store locations and manufacturing facilities from start to finish, including coding invoices, communicating with field locations and internal departments, and determining appropriate capitalization treatment.
• Maintain and reconcile fixed asset records, including additions, transfers, disposals, and self-constructed projects.
• Prepare and record intercompany journal entries.
• Review financial statements for the company’s Transport operations and research and resolve discrepancies.
• Assist with consolidated accounting activities, month-end and year-end close, and other accounting projects assigned.

Reporting:

• Prepare, maintain, and reconcile reporting related to capital expenditures and the capital budgeting process.
• Assist with the preparation and filing of personal property tax returns for Carter Lumber entities.
• Support financial audits by preparing schedules, documentation, and supporting information as requested.
• Prepare and maintain financial and operational reports as required by management.

Benefits (full-time employees)

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Employer-Matching 401(k) Plan