Staff Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join a chemicals manufacturing organization in Piedmont, South Carolina. In this role, you will contribute to core accounting activities across North American operations, with a focus on accurate financial records, receivables, and reporting. The position is well suited for someone who enjoys analyzing data, resolving discrepancies, and working in a manufacturing setting with inventory and production complexity.

Responsibilities:
• Record accounting activity through timely journal entries and ongoing maintenance of general ledger accuracy.
• Complete account reconciliations on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis and help drive efficient close processes.
• Review financial results, identify unusual fluctuations, and support the preparation of reports for management decision-making.
• Create and issue customer invoices based on orders, shipments, and commercial terms while resolving billing questions promptly.
• Apply incoming payments, reconcile receivable balances, monitor aging trends, and follow up on overdue accounts to improve collections.
• Partner with sales, customer service, and operations teams to address disputes or service issues that may delay customer payment.
• Assist with inventory-related accounting, including cycle count review, inventory adjustments, and validation of production transactions.
• Support cost accounting and fixed asset activities such as manufacturing variance review, product cost analysis, and depreciation tracking.
• Prepare documentation for audit requests, maintain organized accounting records, and contribute ideas that strengthen accounting workflows and controls.

Qualifications  

Education  

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required. 

Experience  

• 3-5 years of accounting experience required. 
• Manufacturing industry experience preferred; chemical manufacturing experience is a plus. 
• Experience with accounts receivable, customer invoicing, and collections required. 
• Experience with ERP systems and accounting software. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities  

• Strong understanding of GAAP and standard accounting practices. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, lookups, and financial analysis. 
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills. 
• Strong verbal and written communication skills. 
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines. 
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail. 
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. 

Preferred Qualifications  

• Experience with manufacturing ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or NetSuite. 
• Knowledge of inventory, cost accounting, and manufacturing processes.