Staff Accountant

Description We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join a chemicals manufacturing organization in Piedmont, South Carolina. In this role, you will contribute to core accounting activities across North American operations, with a focus on accurate financial records, receivables, and reporting. The position is well suited for someone who enjoys analyzing data, resolving discrepancies, and working in a manufacturing setting with inventory and production complexity.

Responsibilities:

- Record accounting activity through timely journal entries and ongoing maintenance of general ledger accuracy.

- Complete account reconciliations on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis and help drive efficient close processes.

- Review financial results, identify unusual fluctuations, and support the preparation of reports for management decision-making.

- Create and issue customer invoices based on orders, shipments, and commercial terms while resolving billing questions promptly.

- Apply incoming payments, reconcile receivable balances, monitor aging trends, and follow up on overdue accounts to improve collections.

- Partner with sales, customer service, and operations teams to address disputes or service issues that may delay customer payment.

- Assist with inventory-related accounting, including cycle count review, inventory adjustments, and validation of production transactions.

- Support cost accounting and fixed asset activities such as manufacturing variance review, product cost analysis, and depreciation tracking.

- Prepare documentation for audit requests, maintain organized accounting records, and contribute ideas that strengthen accounting workflows and controls. Requirements

Qualifications

Education

+ Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.

Experience

+ 3-5 years of accounting experience required.

+ Manufacturing industry experience preferred; chemical manufacturing experience is a plus.

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Experience with accounts receivable, customer invoicing, and collections required.

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Experience with ERP systems and accounting software.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

+ Strong understanding of GAAP and standard accounting practices.

+ Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, lookups, and financial analysis.

+ Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

+ Strong verbal and written communication skills.

+ Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

+ High level of accuracy and attention to detail.

+ Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Preferred Qualifications

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Experience with manufacturing ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or Net Suite.

+ Knowledge of inventory, cost accounting, and manufacturing processes.

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