Staff Accountant

A retail client of Carolina PRG has an immediate need for a Staff Accountant. This position is responsible for recording financial transactions, account reconciliations, maintaining journal entries, and ensuring GAAP. The ideal candidate will possess strong interpersonal and excellent communication skills, as well as outstanding organizational skills. The position is open due to an internal promotion.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain an understanding of the financial reporting and general ledger structure.
• Ensure an accurate and timely month-end, quarterly, and year-end financial close.
• Coordinate and execute all month-end close activities based on the close schedule.
• Assist the Controller with daily financial information requirements.
• Prepare and gather supporting documentation and explanations for monthly financial reporting, budgeting/forecasts, and analysis for Senior Management review and follow up on any open items.
• Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, supporting workpapers, accruals/re-classes, and variance analysis.
• Assist in the preparation of financial statements, budgets, analysis, and forecasts.

Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field required.
• 1-3 years accounting experience, with the month-end close processing experience preferred.
• Must be detail oriented, with good time management skills.
• Proven ability to handle confidential information.
• Able to work independently and manage workload – prioritizing job tasks to meet deadlines.