Accounting Specialist- Factory

Boon Edam • Lillington, NC

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About The Position

The Accounting Specialist supports plant financial operations through inventory accounting, inventory control, accounts payable processing, cost analysis, and month-end close activities. The role ensures inventory accuracy and maintains strong internal controls.

The position monitors inventory activity, investigates discrepancies, supports inventory counts and reconciliations, reviews inventory valuation and aging, and monitors adjustments and write-offs. It also processes and reconciles accounts payable and related accounts, prepares journal entries, analyzes purchase price variances, and assists with month-end close. The Accounting Specialist protects confidential information and the integrity of financial reporting by following GAAP, internal accounting standards, documentation practices, and control procedures. The role also involves keeping job knowledge current and participating in educational opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• Knowledge of commonly used accounting concepts, practices, and procedures.
• 1–2 years of experience in the accounting field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, with strong Excel skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team and actively contribute to its success.
• Strong organization, thoroughness, and attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in accounts payable or cost accounting.
• SAP experience.

Responsibilities

• Monitor inventory balances and movement transactions.
• Review receiving, production, scrap, and shipment transactions for accuracy.
• Investigate inventory discrepancies and transaction errors.
• Analyze negative inventory situations.
• Support cycle count and physical inventory programs.
• Reconcile physical inventory results to ERP records.
• Prepare inventory reconciliations.
• Analyze inventory valuation.
• Review inventory aging and obsolete inventory.
• Monitor inventory adjustments and write-offs.
• Resolve invoice discrepancies with Procurement, Receiving, and suppliers.
• Ensure invoices are coded to appropriate GL accounts and cost centers.
• Prepare inventory and accounts payable journal entries.
• Reconcile inventory GL accounts.
• Reconcile accounts payable and GR/IR accounts.
• Analyze purchase price variances.
• Assist in completing month-end close according to timelines.
• Secure confidential information to protect the interests of the organization.
• Protect the integrity of financials through process documentation and control, knowledge of GAAP and internal accounting standards, and compliance with internal control procedures.
• Continuously improve job knowledge by staying aware of new regulations and participating in educational opportunities.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation with bonus potential
• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• 100% company-paid medical premiums for the employee and family
• Life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Maternity and paternity leave
• Short- and long-term disability
• Employee assistance programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level