Senior Accountant

US Cargo Systems • Goldsboro, NC

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About The Position

Summary of Position:
Reporting to the Controller, the Senior Accountant provides financial and administrative support by ensuring daily transactions are recorded in a timely manner, maintaining management reporting, analyzing variances, and supporting the month-end close process. The Senior Accountant will ensure that established policies and procedures are followed efficiently, in a timely manner, and accurately.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (Accounting or business degree) with 2-4 years minimum related experience or Associate’s degree (Accounting or business degree) with 4-6 years minimum related experience
• Manufacturing business knowledge preferred
• Experience with Oracle EBS, Infor Syteline, or similar ERP software
• Ability to drive results and prioritize effectively
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, regulatory standards, and compliance requirements
• Proficiency in MS Office, including the ability to operate computerized accounting and spreadsheets
• High degree of accuracy, attention to detail, and confidentiality
• Excellent data entry skills
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Effective verbal, listening, and written communication skills
• Effective organizational, stress, and time management skills
• Strong critical thinking skills
• Demonstrates a sense of urgency and ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team

Nice To Haves

• Manufacturing business knowledge preferred
• Experience with Oracle EBS, Infor Syteline, or similar ERP software

Responsibilities

• Prepare and enter journal entries as part of the month-end close process
• Reconcile Balance Sheet accounts and maintain supporting schedules
• Review variances and provide explanations as part of the month-end close review
• Provide forecast updates throughout the month for specific expense categories
• Execute internal controls on a monthly and quarterly basis
• Maintain daily management reporting related to sales
• Generate and distribute invoices to customers
• Post payments and reconcile cash
• Monitor customer accounts for timely payment and follow up on past-due invoices
• Implement effective collection strategies to reduce aged receivables
• Prepare working capital reports for management on a weekly basis
• Support audit requests
• Other duties assigned

What This Job Offers

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