Fractional Staff Accountant

Job Title: Staff Accountant

Department: Finance

Classification: Part-Time

Reports To: Fractional CFO

Direct Reports: No

Work Location: Hybrid (3 days in office, 2 days remote) — Raleigh, NC

We're hiring a part-time Staff Accountant to own the day-to-day financial processes that keep our business moving. This role is approximately 15–20 hours per week, with an essential in-office presence three days per week to manage check payments and administer positive pay — a critical fraud-prevention control.

This position is ideal for either an early-career professional eager to learn in a hands-on environment or a seasoned accounting expert seeking a meaningful part-time role within a growing product-based business.

• General Ledger Management — Maintain the chart of accounts and ensure accurate coding.
• Accounts Payable — Process vendor bills and collaborate with AR on customer payments.
• Payroll Processing — Administer payroll and support HR-related administrative tasks.
• Reconciliations — Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, and payment platforms.

• Execute month-end and year-end close activities.
• Review and validate system-generated financial statements for accuracy.
• Track and report budget vs. actuals.

• Manage sales tax and payroll tax filings.
• Coordinate with external CPA for annual tax preparation.
• Maintain internal controls and support fraud-prevention processes.

• Education:
  
  Associate Degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent experience.
• Experience:
  
  3+ years of experience in accounting, finance, or finance operations. Experience in manufacturing or product-based businesses is preferred.

• Strong attention to detail and high accuracy standards.
• Trustworthiness and sound judgment for handling sensitive financial controls.
• Ability to work independently and manage recurring weekly workflows.
• Experience with Odoo (strongly preferred).
• Comfort with online banking platforms and fraud-prevention tools such as positive pay.

• Sit for extended periods while working at a computer workstation.
• Perform repetitive hand and finger movements using a keyboard and mouse.