Staff Accountant
Summary: Our publicly traded client, with US HQ in Charlotte, is seeking a Staff Accountant to join their team! The Staff Accountant will support the accounting and financial operations of the Capital Assets, Cash Compliance & Controls, and Financial Reporting & Compliance teams. This role focuses on executing routine accounting tasks, assisting in process documentation and process improvement initiatives, and analyzing financial data to ensure accuracy and compliance. The role will contribute to ongoing efforts to enhance operational efficiency and promote a culture of continuous improvement across the department.
Opportunity: Contract-to-Hire
Location: Charlotte, NC - Hybrid
Hybrid Schedule: Remote Mon, Th, and Fri & onsite Tues and Wed
Pay: $37.00 / hour
Accounting Expertise:

• Perform accounting tasks including processing asset procurement requisitions, 3-way match invoices, reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end close support.
• Assist in preparing financial reports, ensuring data accuracy and timeliness.
• Help document and maintain financial processes, procedures, and workflows.
• Support the team in ensuring adherence to internal controls and compliance standards.

Projects and Continuous Improvement:

• Participate in identifying areas for process improvement and waste reduction.
• Use Excel, Power Queries, and Power BI to support reporting and data analysis.
• Assist in implementing standardized procedures and solutions to streamline processes across the teams.
• Contribute ideas during team discussions focused on improving accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A):

• Support M&A activities by assisting with due diligence reviews.
• Assist with preparing detailed reports and presentations for leadership related to M&A activities.
• Support integration activities, ensuring smooth transitions and alignment of financial processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 1–2 years of experience in accounting
• Solid understanding of accounting and finance principles.
• Proficiency with Excel (including PivotTables and basic formulas).