Staff Accountant - On Site

Anticimex Carolinas; Huntersville (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Free life insurance

Job summary

Anticimex Carolinas is hiring a Staff Accountant to join our Finance team in the Charlotte area. This role maintains the general ledger, supports financial reporting, and ensures timely month-end and year-end close activities.

The ideal candidate will be proactive, detail-oriented, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, collaborating with AP/AR and contributing to process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting required.
• 1-3 years of corporate accounting experience, including general ledger accounting and monthly close.
• Working knowledge of GAAP and accrual-based accounting principles.
• Proficient Excel skills (PivotTables, VLOOKUP).
• Ability to manage priorities and adapt to changing business needs.

Responsibilities

• Support month-end and year-end close activities.
• Prepare and post general ledger journal entries including cash, accruals, and intercompany entries.
• Record and reconcile daily cash activity.
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of financial statements and reporting.
• Complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Manage fixed asset accounting (additions, disposals, depreciation).
• Collaborate with Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable for proper coding and posting.
• Assist with ad hoc reporting, analysis and special projects.
• Develop and document accounting procedures and best practices.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365

General ledger systems

Job description

Competitive Compensation – Impressive Benefits – Potential for Growth – Work/Life Balance

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Job Summary:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Staff Accountant to join our growing Finance team. This role is responsible for maintaining the general ledger, supporting financial reporting, and ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of month-end and year-end close activities.

The ideal candidate is a proactive problem solver with strong accounting knowledge, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

What You'll Do:

• Support month-end and year-end close activities.
• Prepare and post general ledger journal entries, including cash transactions, accruals, prepaid expenses, intercompany expenses, bad debt reserves, and other accounting activities.
• Record and reconcile daily cash activity.
• Ensure the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial statements and reporting.
• Complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations within established deadlines.
• Manage fixed asset accounting, including additions, disposals, sales, and monthly depreciation.
• Collaborate with Accounts Payable to ensure accurate expense coding.
• Work closely with Accounts Receivable to ensure customer payments are properly posted and reconciled with cash activity.
• Assist with ad hoc reporting, analysis, and special projects.
• Support the development and documentation of accounting procedures and best practices.
• Provide backup support for various accounting functions as needed.
• Contribute to department goals while managing multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

What We’re Looking For:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting required.
• 1-3 years of corporate accounting experience required, including general ledger accounting, journal entries, account reconciliations, and experience with monthly close in a mid-sized or large corporate environment.
• Working knowledge of GAAP and accrual-based accounting principles.
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables and VLOOKUPs.
• Ability to manage priorities and adapt to changing business needs.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately.
• Quick learner with strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 or other general ledger/accounting systems.
• Experience reviewing financial statements and performing account reconciliations.
• Fixed asset accounting experience.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a collaborative Finance team.
• Exposure to a broad range of accounting functions and special projects.
• Professional development and growth opportunities.
• Fast-paced, team-oriented work environment where your contributions are valued.
• Our company offers a great compensation package: competitive pay, paid training, ongoing professional development, retirement savings plan, paid time off, holiday pay, and a full benefits package (medical, dental, vision, and a FREE life insurance policy).

Anticimex Carolinas is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).