Staff Accountant: Inventory & Close Specialist

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

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.