Staff Accountant

The Planet Group; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Planet Group is seeking a Staff Accountant in Raleigh, NC to provide accounting support across regional operations and participate in the month-end close process.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in accounting, at least 1 year of accounting experience, and strong GAAP knowledge with excellent communication and organizational skills. Collaboration with plant personnel and timely reporting are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field; CPA preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of accounting experience.
• Understanding of GAAP.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Detail-oriented with good organizational skills.
• Experience with Excel; JD Edwards desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide accounting support for regional operations.
• Lead month-end close activities.
• Prepare monthly accruals across plants.
• Collaborate with plant personnel for accurate recordings.
• Assist with timely management reporting.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts.
• Perform analysis and identify process improvements.
• Support internal and external audits.
• Develop strong knowledge of the business.
• Monitor policy compliance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Team collaboration

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

JD Edwards

Microsoft Excel

Job description

This position is located at our corporate office in Raleigh, NC. We are seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Staff Accountant with the ability to thrive in our fast paced, growing organization. This individual must be able to identify and resolve problems both independently and as a part of a team. Effective verbal and written communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills across all levels of the organization along with strong organizational and time management ability are also required.

Responsibilities:

• Provide accounting support for regional operations.
• Heavily involved in the month-end close process.
• Preparation and maintenance of monthly accruals across multiple plant operations.
• Work with plant personnel to ensure transactions are properly recorded.
• Assist with timely and accurate management reporting.
• Reconciliation of balance accounts.
• Perform standard and ad-hoc analysis.
• Evaluate and recommend new approaches and procedures that result in process improvements and efficiencies.
• Provide support related to internal and external audit requests.
• Acquire a strong knowledge of the business.
• Monitor compliance with policies and procedures.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or relevant prior experience; CPA preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year of relevant accounting experience.
• Thorough understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Must be a self-starter and a quick learner who can work independently and as part of a team with minimal supervision.
• Intermediate to advanced experience with Microsoft Excel; JD Edwards skills desirable.
• Detail-oriented with effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills across all levels of the organization.
• Strong organizational and time management ability.
• Demonstrated ability to roll-up sleeves and work with team members in a hands-on capacity.
• Manufacturing or construction and inventory accounting experience a plus.