Staff Accountant
Location: Whitsett, NC, US, 27377 Business Unit: Bison
We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented self-starter to support our growing manufacturing operations. As a Staff Accountant, you will focus on cost accounting and financial analysis, helping to optimize budgets, improve cost-efficiency, and ensure accurate financial reporting. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of accounting principles, manufacturing processes, and data analysis.
What You Will Do
- Cost System Setup & Maintenance
- Maintain and update cost standard files; collaborate with manufacturing, engineering and supply chain departments to ensure accurate cost roll-ups
- Maintain cost system documentation and contribute to continuous process improvements
- Transactional Recording & Accuracy
- Book sales, intercompany transfers, labor, and inventory transactions accurately
- Prepare journal entries and verify the accuracy of monthly financial statements
- Inventory & Cost Analysis
- Prepare and reconcile monthly plant inventories and general ledger entries
- Collect, analyze, and report on operational and manufacturing costs
- Conduct annual physical inventory reconciliations and standard cost reevaluations
- Financial Reporting & Variance Analysis
- Generate financial reports and present variance analysis
- Perform account reconciliations and profit analysis
- Strategic Advisory & Budget Monitoring
- Monitor plant activities for alignment with financial and capital budgets
- Advise management on cost optimization strategies and process improvements
- Audit & Compliance
- Audit internal controls and indirect purchase reports
- Support external audit processes including Sarbanes-Oxley
- Assist with regulatory duties and miscellaneous financial projects
What We Are Looking For
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience)
Minimum 2 years of experience in cost accounting or financial analysis within a manufacturing environment
Experience with Oracle, SAP, Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) or similar ERP systems (preferred)
Demonstrated ability and willingness to use AI tools to improve productivity, decision-making, work quality, and to reduce costs. The successful candidate must be able to identify appropriate AI use cases and critically evaluate AI-generated outputs.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office; advanced Excel skills preferred
Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills
High level of integrity and respect for confidentiality
Compensation: Salaried
Currency: USD
Salary Minimum: 55,000
Salary Maximum: 75,000
Incentive: No