Staff Accountant

Accentuate Staffing is current recruiting for a Staff Accountant for a reputable & well-established client in Fuquay Varina, NC. The Staff Accountant is responsible for managing the company’s accounts payable function while providing accounting and financial preparation support to the Controller. This role combines transactional accuracy with process improvement and accounting support responsibilities and is designed to evolve into a broader accounting operations role over time. This opportunity offers a positive work culture and solid benefits.

Responsibilities:

Accounts Payable Ownership

• Process vendor invoices accurately and timely
• Manage invoice intake and approval workflow
• Code invoices in accordance with GL structure
• Maintain vendor files and W-9 documentation
• Prepare weekly payment runs (ACH, check, wire)
• Monitor AP aging and vendor balances
• Respond to vendor inquiries professionally
• Process employee expense reimbursements
• Maintain 1099 tracking and reporting support
• Prepare month-end AP accruals and support schedules

Accounting & Financial Preparation Support

• Support Controller with accounting preparation and organization

Month-End Close Support

• Prepare account reconciliations
• Assist with journal entry preparation
• Maintain prepaid and accrual schedules
• Track fixed assets and additions
• Prepare supporting schedules for review
• Organize documentation for financial reporting

Financial Organization

• Maintain structured digital financial files
• Support preparation of reporting packages
• Assist with variance and support schedules
• Ensure documentation is complete and accessible

Audit & Documentation Support

• Maintain organized support for audits
• Provide documentation for internal/external auditors
• Ensure invoice and payment documentation is complete
• Support control documentation and SOP updates
• Maintain compliance with internal approval procedures

Process Improvement & Automation Support

• Utilize available AP automation and digital tools
• Recommend process improvements to increase efficiency
• Reduce manual data entry and duplicate work
• Improve digital documentation practices
• Assist with reporting or spreadsheet improvements
• Support implementation of new tools or workflows

Cross-Functional Support

• Coordinate with Payroll, Billing, and Accounting teams
• Support special projects as assigned
• Assist with data gathering for financial analysis
• Provide backup support across finance when needed
• Participate in finance team meetings and initiatives

Requirements:

• 3+ years of accounting and accounts payable experience
• Experience supporting accounting or month-end close a plus
• Experience with ERP/accounting systems required
• Exposure to audit support or reconciliations preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Teams, and Word
• Solid analytical skills and Excel spreadsheet development
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• High level of organizational skills
• Must have the ability to multi-task and adapt to changes quickly
• Works well independently and within a team environment
• Strong attention to detail and organization
• Process-oriented mindset
• Comfort with technology and new tools
• Willingness to grow accounting skillset
• Attention to detail and ability to follow directions.
• Demonstrates a good attitude and is a team player in creating a positive work environment.
• Demonstrates the ability to engage with all levels of the organization.