Staff Accountant

We are recruiting a Staff Accountant for a long-standing company in the RTP area. This role will support core accounting operations while contributing to cross-functional projects and business initiatives. This role offers hands-on experience with both routine and more complex accounting matters and is ideal for someone looking to deepen their accounting skills in a dynamic, team-oriented environment.

• Perform day-to-day accounting activities including journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and month-end close tasks in accordance with GAAP.
• Assist with preparation and analysis of financial statements and management reporting packages.
• Collaborate with departments such as Operations, Supply Chain, and FP&A to ensure accurate reporting and understanding of business activities.
• Support inventory and cost accounting processes, including reconciliation of inventory balances and investigation of variances.
• Contribute to internal process improvements and assist in documenting policies and procedures for greater efficiency and compliance.
• Participate in audits by preparing supporting schedules and responding to auditor inquiries.
• Help analyze financial data for trends, anomalies, and potential areas of risk or improvement.
• Gain exposure to more advanced accounting areas over time, such as revenue recognition, fixed assets, and project accounting.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or closely related field; CPA or CPA-in-process strongly preferred.
• At least 1 year of hands-on accounting experience, ideally in a corporate or public accounting environment.
• Strong grasp of GAAP and accounting fundamentals.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookups, etc.); experience with ERP systems a plus.

Compensation and benefits details are described in the posting where required by local law. The role may offer discretionary bonuses and participation in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) plan.