Staff Accountant

Internationalinsuranceprofessionals; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Internationalinsuranceprofessionals is seeking a Staff Accountant at our corporate office in Raleigh, NC. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, capable of independent work and team collaboration, and excels in a fast-paced environment.

Strong GAAP knowledge and excellent communication skills are essential. Responsibilities include supporting regional operations, managing month-end close, accruals, reporting, and audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field is required.
• CPA is preferred or in-progress.
• Strong GAAP knowledge and ability to apply it to month-end close.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and data analysis.
• Experience with JD Edwards is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide accounting support for regional operations.
• Heavily involved in the month-end close process.
• Prepare and maintain monthly accruals across multiple plants.
• Work with plant personnel to ensure transactions are properly recorded.
• Assist with timely and accurate management reporting.
• Reconcile balance accounts and perform ad-hoc analyses.
• Identify process improvements and assist audits.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Excel

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

CPA preferred

Tools

JD Edwards

Job description

Summary

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.
• Ability to travel on occasion (5%).