Junior Staff Accountant

 

Western North Carolina manufacturer is seeking a Junior Staff Accountant. The position requires a BA in Accounting or related field with 2-3 years of experience. Manufacturing accounting experience is required. Very fast paced environment so the position needs to be filled by a multi-tasked, detail-oriented individual who can succeed in a high pressure environment.

Job Purpose:

Provides financial information by maintaining and reconciling accounts; preparing reports.

Duties:

* Maintains financial records for subsidiary companies by analyzing balance sheets and general ledger accounts.

* Reconciles general and subsidiary bank accounts by gathering and balancing information.

* Provides financial status information by preparing special reports; completing special projects.

* Corrects errors by posting adjusting journal entries.

* Maintains general ledger accounts by reconciling accounts receivable detail and control accounts; adjusting entries for amortizations prepaids; analyzing and reconciling retainage and accounts payable ledgers; preparing fixed asset depreciation and accruals.

* Secures financial information by completing database backups; keeping information confidential.

* Maintains accounting controls by following policies and procedures; complying with federal, state, and local financial legal requirements.

* Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications.

* Accomplishes accounting and organization mission by completing related results as needed.

Skills/Qualifications:

General Math Skills, Accounting, Deadline-Oriented, Reporting Skills, Attention to Detail, SFAS Rules, Confidentiality, Coordination, Thoroughness, Quality Focus, Objectivity.

Temporary to hire opportunity based on performance. No relocation package provided. Competitive salary and benefits package. EOE