Staff Accountant

Vermont Slate Company LLC; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Vision insurance

Job summary

Vermont Slate Company LLC is seeking a Staff Accountant to support daily accounting operations in a distribution-focused environment. You will prepare journal entries, reconcile ledgers, and assist with month-end close while handling inventory costing, freight tracking, and transaction processing.

The role supports accounts receivable, accounts payable, and financial reporting, ensuring strong internal controls and adherence to US GAAP. Collaboration with cross-functional teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field required.
• 2-5 years of accounting experience preferred.
• Experience in a distribution, manufacturing, or inventory-intensive environment is a plus.
• Experience in Public Accounting Auditor is a plus.
• Experience with SAP ERP system preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries and reconcile general ledger accounts.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes.
• Maintain schedules and account analyses for accuracy.
• Reconcile customer accounts and monitor collections.
• Review vendor invoices and assist with AP processing.
• Reconcile inventory balances and assist with costing/valuation.

Skills

COSO Framework

Inventory accounting

Cost accounting

Excel

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Communication skills

Education

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

Tools

SAP ERP

Microsoft Dynamics

NetSuite

Oracle ERP

Job description

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

Position Summary

The Staff Accountant is responsible for supporting the day-to-day accounting operations of the company by maintaining accurate financial records, preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, assisting with month-end close activities, and ensuring compliance with company policies and accounting standards. In a distribution environment, this role also supports inventory accounting, cost analysis, freight expense tracking, import cost tracking, and customer/vendor transaction processing.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

General Accounting

• Prepare and post journal entries
• Reconcile general ledger accounts and investigate discrepancies
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial close processes
• Maintain supporting schedules and account analysis
• Ensure accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of financial records

Accounts Receivable

• Reconcile customer accounts and resolve discrepancies
• Monitor collections and support credit management activities
• Assist with cash application and customer payment processing
• Prepare aging reports and account analyses

Accounts Payable

• Review vendor invoices for proper coding and approval
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve payment issues
• Assist with weekly payment processing
• Maintain vendor records and supporting documentation

Inventory & Distribution Accounting

• Reconcile inventory balances between the ERP system and general ledger
• Assist with inventory costing and valuation analysis
• Monitor inventory adjustments and investigate variances
• Support cycle count and physical inventory processes
• Analyze freight, transportation, and warehouse-related expenses
• Assist in monitoring inventory reserves and obsolescence

Financial Reporting

• Prepare monthly financial reports and supporting schedules
• Assist with budget-to-actual and variance analysis
• Support management reporting requirements
• Maintain documentation for internal and external audits

Compliance & Internal Controls

• Ensure adherence to company policies and accounting procedures
• Assist with audit requests and documentation
• Maintain strong internal controls and confidentiality over financial transactions
• Support compliance with US GAAP, Local Laws and Regulations, and company reporting requirements

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required

Experience

• 2-5 years of accounting experience preferred
• Experience in a distribution, manufacturing, or inventory-intensive environment is a plus
• Experience in Public Accounting Auditor is a plus
• Experience with SAP ERP system preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, and the COSO Framework
• Knowledge of inventory accounting and cost accounting concepts
• Advanced Microsoft Office 365 Applications skills; including but not limited to Excel, Word, Outlook, SharePoint, Teams, and Co-Pilot
• Experience with ERP systems such as Microsoft Dynamics, NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, or similar
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Effective verbal and written communication skills

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Timely and accurate month-end close
• General ledger reconciliation accuracy
• Inventory reconciliation and variance resolution
• Accounts receivable and accounts payable accuracy
• Audit compliance and documentation readiness
• Financial reporting accuracy and timeliness