Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant

Location: Raleigh area preferred with regular travel to a manufacturing facility

Overview

A growing manufacturing organization is seeking a Staff Accountant to support day-to-day accounting operations, inventory accounting activities, month-end close, and process improvement initiatives. This role offers exposure across multiple areas of accounting and operations and is ideal for an early- to mid-career accounting professional looking to grow within a manufacturing environment. The position requires periodic travel to a production facility to support inventory-related activities and partner with operational teams. 

Responsibilities

Accounts Payable

• Maintain vendor records and supporting documentation
• Review, code, and process invoices accurately and timely
• Coordinate invoice approvals and payment processing
• Respond to vendor inquiries and resolve discrepancies

Accounts Receivable

• Maintain customer records
• Generate customer invoices and sales orders
• Apply customer payments and reconcile cash receipts
• Monitor aging and assist with collection efforts

Accounting & Financial Close

• Prepare journal entries and supporting schedules
• Perform account reconciliations
• Assist with monthly and year-end close activities
• Ensure accounting records are accurate and properly supported

Inventory & Cost Accounting

• Support inventory reconciliations and cost analysis
• Assist with production and operational reporting
• Participate in physical inventory counts at manufacturing locations
• Investigate inventory and operational variances

Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve efficiency
• Support system enhancements and continuous improvement initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred
• 1-3 years of accounting or finance experience preferred
• Manufacturing, inventory, or cost accounting experience is a plus
• Strong Excel skills, including formulas, lookups, and data analysis
• Experience with accounting software preferred
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Solid analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

Why Consider This Opportunity

• Exposure to both accounting and manufacturing operations
• Mix of AP, AR, inventory accounting, and month-end close responsibilities
• Opportunity to gain hands-on experience with inventory and cost accounting
• Growing organization with opportunities for long-term development
• Regular interaction with manufacturing operations and facility leadership

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.