Staff Accountant II

Fontaine-Modificatio; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Life and disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Fontaine Modification Company, a Marmon Holdings affiliate, is seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant II to support month-end close, reconciliations, inventory and fixed assets, and financial reporting across multiple locations. The role collaborates with Accounting, Operations, Purchasing, and Leadership teams to ensure accurate, timely reporting.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience, strong GAAP knowledge, and proficiency in Excel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 3 to 5 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial statement preparation.
• Experience with account reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end close activities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and data analysis.
• Clear communication skills and ability to work with finance and operations teams.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries as part of the month-end and year-end close processes.
• Perform monthly balance sheet account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Assist with monthly financial statements, management reporting packages, and variance analysis.
• Analyze general ledger activity and investigate unusual account activity.
• Support annual budgeting, forecasting, and other financial planning activities.
• Assist with inventory valuation, cycle count reconciliation, and inventory reserve analysis.
• Review manufacturing variances including material, labor, and overhead costs.
• Partner with Operations and Inventory Control teams to maintain accurate inventory records.
• Support physical inventory counts, inventory reconciliations, and related audit procedures.
• Monitor and reconcile inventory-related accounts and investigate discrepancies.
• Maintain fixed asset records, depreciation schedules, and supporting documentation.
• Track capital expenditures and ensure proper accounting treatment.
• Reconcile fixed asset additions, disposals, and transfers.
• Assist with customer billing, cash application, and account research as needed.
• Review vendor invoices and expense allocations for proper coding when requested.
• Support resolution of invoice, payment, and account discrepancies.
• Assist with external audit requests and internal control documentation.
• Prepare schedules and supporting documentation for auditors.
• Ensure accounting activity is completed in accordance with GAAP and company policies.
• Support improvements to accounting procedures, reporting processes, and internal controls.
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting accuracy, efficiency, and consistency across locations.
• Participate in ERP system enhancements, process automation, and cross-functional projects.
• Prepare ad hoc reports and financial analyses for Accounting and Operations leadership.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Journal entries

Excel analysis

Financial reporting

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Epicor ERP

Acumatica ERP

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Fontaine Modification Company As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.

About Fontaine Modification Fontaine Modification is North America's leading provider of post-production truck modification services, engineering solutions, and fleet customization programs. Since 1985, Fontaine has delivered innovative solutions for truck manufacturers, dealers, and fleet customers through a network of modification centers located near major OEM manufacturing operations. As a Marmon Holdings company backed by Berkshire Hathaway, Fontaine Modification is committed to quality, safety, innovation, and strong customer service.

Position Summary Fontaine Modification is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Staff Accountant II to join our Finance team. This role will support month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations, inventory accounting, fixed assets, financial reporting, and operational accounting activities across multiple manufacturing and service locations. The ideal candidate will have strong accounting fundamentals, experience supporting a manufacturing or operational environment, and the ability to work with Accounting, Operations, Purchasing, Inventory Control, and leadership teams to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

General Accounting

• Prepare and post journal entries as part of the month-end and year-end close processes.
• Perform monthly balance sheet account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Assist with monthly financial statements, management reporting packages, and variance analysis.
• Analyze general ledger activity and investigate unusual or unexpected account activity.
• Support annual budgeting, forecasting, and other financial planning activities as needed.

Inventory and Manufacturing Accounting

• Assist with inventory valuation, cycle count reconciliation, and inventory reserve analysis.
• Review manufacturing variances including material, labor, and overhead costs.
• Partner with Operations and Inventory Control teams to help maintain accurate inventory records.
• Support physical inventory counts, inventory reconciliations, and related audit procedures.
• Monitor and reconcile inventory-related accounts and investigate discrepancies.

Fixed Assets

• Maintain fixed asset records, depreciation schedules, and supporting documentation.
• Track capital expenditures and ensure proper accounting treatment.
• Reconcile fixed asset additions, disposals, and transfers.

Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable Support

• Assist with customer billing, cash application, and account research as needed.
• Review vendor invoices and expense allocations for proper coding when requested.
• Support resolution of invoice, payment, and account discrepancies.

Compliance, Audit Support, and Internal Controls

• Assist with external audit requests and internal control documentation.
• Prepare schedules and supporting documentation for auditors.
• Ensure accounting activity is completed in accordance with GAAP and company policies.
• Support improvements to accounting procedures, reporting processes, and internal controls.

Process Improvement and Special Projects

• Identify opportunities to improve reporting accuracy, efficiency, and consistency across locations.
• Participate in ERP system enhancements, process automation, and cross-functional projects.
• Prepare ad hoc reports and financial analyses for Accounting and Operations leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 3 to 5 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial statement preparation.
• Experience with account reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end close activities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and data analysis.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Clear communication skills and ability to work effectively with both finance and operations teams.
• Preferred Manufacturing, industrial, automotive, or distribution accounting experience.
• Experience with inventory accounting, cost accounting, or manufacturing variance analysis.
• ERP system experience such as Epicor, Acumatica, SAP, Oracle, or a similar platform.
• CPA designation or CPA candidate preferred but not required.
• Experience supporting multi-location operations.

Key Competencies

• Attention to Detail
• Financial Analysis
• Accountability
• Process Improvement
• Team Collaboration
• Time Management
• Critical Thinking
• Communication

Why Join Fontaine Modification?

Work for an established industry leader in truck modification and engineering solutions. Join a financially stable organization backed by Marmon Holdings and Berkshire Hathaway. Support a company focused on quality, safety, innovation, and customer service. Work closely with accounting, operations, and leadership teams across multiple locations. Be part of a collaborative environment focused on continuous improvement and practical problem solving.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Employee assistance program.
• Career development opportunities.

Fontaine Modification is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in the workplace.

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class.

If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to [e-mail], and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.

Welcome to the biggest small business you’ll ever find. Part of Berkshire Hathaway, Marmon is a global industrial organization made of 11 industry groups with 30K employees and $12 billion in annual revenue. As leaders in their respective industries, our 120+ companies thrive on an independent mindset and entrepreneurial spirit. At the same time, they benefit from being part of our industry groups—where they’re able to tap into the expertise and insights of other Marmon companies. While we’re all unique, we all share a common commitment to doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way.

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