Staff Accountant

Job Description

Corporate Staff Accountant | CAROLINA PRG

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at a growing, private equity-backed organization, located in Charlotte, NC. This organization seeks a Corporate Staff Accountant to join its corporate accounting team. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain comprehensive, hands-on experience across the general ledger, month-end close processes, financial reporting, and audit support. You will be an integral part of the team, working alongside experienced accounting professionals and collaborating with various departments to understand how accurate financial information directly influences key business decisions. The ideal candidate will be proactive, eager to understand the ‘why’ behind the numbers, and keen to contribute ideas that enhance accounting processes.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person Charlotte, NC
• Team: Corporate accounting team, collaborating with senior professionals and other departments.
• Mission: To maintain accurate financial records, support timely reporting, and contribute to business decision-making.
• Tech Stack: ERP, Excel (pivot tables, lookups)

What You’ll Actually Do
• Financial Reporting: Support the preparation of GAAP-compliant financial statements and reports, including identifying trends and variances for key stakeholders.
• Cash Management: Reconcile all operating cash accounts and accurately record daily cash receipts and payments within the general ledger.
• Month-End Close: Actively assist with the month-end close process by preparing various journal entries and accruals, researching discrepancies, and resolving related questions.
• Balance Sheet Reconciliation: Complete thorough monthly balance sheet reconciliations to ensure accuracy and integrity of accounts.
• Audit Preparation: Prepare detailed schedules and supporting documentation required for external audits, ensuring compliance.
• Process Improvement: Proactively identify and propose opportunities to improve existing accounting processes and enhance overall efficiency.
• Special Projects: Maintain organized accounting records and provide assistance with ad-hoc financial analysis and special projects as needed.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, with knowledge of general accounting principles and applicable compliance requirements.
• Experience: One to two years of progressive accounting experience, including ERP system experience and intermediate Excel skills (e.g., pivot tables and VLOOKUPs).
• Skills: Strong attention to detail, advanced analytical skills, and sound judgment when handling confidential information. Demonstrates effective communication, organizational skills, and a proactive approach to learning, meeting deadlines, and working both independently and with a team.
• Bonus: CPA designation or active progress toward certification preferred; prior experience from a Big Four or national public accounting firm is a plus.