Staff Accountant (Manufacturing)

NUTKAO USA, INC; Rocky Mount (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Nutkao USA, INC is seeking a Senior Accounting Specialist (Staff Accountant, Manufacturing) to support day-to-day operational accounting at our automated plant in Battleboro, NC. You will bridge corporate finance with plant operations, ensuring precision, strong internal controls, and cross-functional workflow efficiency.

The role requires 1–3 years of accounting experience, proficiency in Excel, and ERP/SAP familiarity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related fields.
• 1–3 years of experience preferred (internships included).
• Good understanding of basic accounting principles and financial transactions.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Record and verify vendor invoices with PO matching.
• Record customer receipts and vendor payments and apply to AR/AP balances.
• Prepare routine General Ledger entries including payroll-related entries and bank/credit card expenses.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts on a periodic basis.
• Issue sales invoices and monitor open vendor and customer orders.
• Prepare short-term cash-flow forecasts and monitor OPEX and CAPEX against budgets.
• Maintain the fixed-asset register and depreciation information.
• Assist in provisions for inventory, AR and other business risks.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Attention to detail

Accounting principles

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Tools

SAP ERP

Job description

Senior Accounting Specialist, Finance Department.

Definition of the job

The Staff Accountant (Manufacturing) provides critical day-to-day operational accounting support for Nutkao USA’s automated food manufacturing plant. Reporting directly to the Senior Accountant, this role acts as a vital financial bridge between corporate finance and plant operations (including procurement, warehousing, supply chain, and logistics). The successful candidate will ensure accounting precision, maintain tight internal controls, and support cross-functional workflows to optimize production and cost management.

Activities

• Record and verify vendor invoices, including supporting documentation and Purchase Order matching.
• Record customer receipts and vendor payments and ensure proper application to AR/AP balances.
• Prepare routine General Ledger entries, including payroll-related entries, bank fees, credit card expenses and other recurring transactions.
• Perform periodic review and reconciliation of balance sheet accounts.
• Issuance of sales invoices.
• Monitor open and overdue Purchase Orders and Sales Orders and follow up with the appropriate departments.
• Prepare and update short-term cash-flow forecasts.
• Monitor OPEX and CAPEX expenditures against approved budgets.
• Maintain the fixed-asset register, including additions, disposals and depreciation information.
• Support the calculation of provisions related to inventory, accounts receivable and other business risks.
• Maintain insurance documentation and support policy renewals and related administrative requirements.
• Prepare monthly accruals and ensure expenses are recognized in the appropriate accounting period.

Specific requirements for the work position

Qualifications and prerequisite

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related fields.
• 1–3 years of experience preferred (internships included).
• Good understanding of basic accounting principles and financial transactions.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to work effectively with different departments in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to manage priorities and meet month-end deadlines.
• ERP/SAP experience is a plus.
• Manufacturing accounting experience is a plus.

Position Type

Full-time | 100% On-site (Battleboro, NC)