Staff Accountant

The Raymond Corporation • Charlotte, NC

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

In this role as a Staff Accountant, you'll take ownership of the full lifecycle of payroll and commission accounting — including journal entries, reconciliations, and reporting — along with daily cash management and cash reconciliation. You'll also provide general support during month-end close. Your commitment to accuracy, timeliness, and compliance will be paramount as you manage a high volume of recurring monthly and quarterly deadlines in close coordination with the Corporate Controller’s team, Payroll, Sales, and Treasury-related functions. Your role is pivotal in supporting our organization's financial well-being and overall success.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 1-3 years of general accounting experience; experience with payroll, commission, or cash accounting preferred.
• Basic knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) required; International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with ERP systems required.
• Familiarity with commission or compensation systems (e.g., Captivate) a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and demonstrated reconciliation/account analysis skills.
• Ability to manage a high volume of recurring deadlines across daily, monthly, and quarterly cycles.

Nice To Haves

• Highly organized and deadline-driven, able to juggle overlapping daily, monthly, and quarterly cycles without dropping the ball.
• A natural reconciler who digs into discrepancies until they're resolved, not just documented.
• Comfortable working across systems — ERP, commission platforms like Captivate, and banking portals — and quick to pick up new tools.
• Trustworthy with sensitive compensation and cash data, with a strong instinct for internal controls.
• A clear communicator who can explain a payroll, commission, or cash issue to non-finance stakeholders in Sales, Payroll, or Treasury.
• Proactive about process improvement, flagging inefficiencies in recurring close, commission, or reconciliation work rather than just pushing through them.
• Steady under audit or month-end pressure, and dependable as a go-to resource for the Controller's team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post payroll-related journal entries, including hourly payroll, wage splits, technician wages, salaries entries, and quarterly bonus entries.
• Record and process monthly commission entries, accruals, and true-ups across sales, rental, and usage commission categories, including related compensation reclasses, service commission reclass and allocation, wage accruals, and 401(k) forfeiture reclasses.
• Prepare and maintain reconciliations for payroll-, compensation-, and commission-related balance sheet accounts.
• Calculate and process the quarterly Sales Leader Bonus, including completion of the calculation and audit of manager submissions.
• Perform data loads and checks within the commission system to ensure accurate commission calculation and reporting.
• Prepare bookings and sales profit summary reporting, and submit payments-to-payroll reporting for commission payouts.
• Support ongoing commission system maintenance and enhancements as the commission structure evolves, including integration of Service, Rentals, and Parts commissions.
• Assist in building and maintaining a recurring commission dashboard/reporting package for Sales Leadership.
• Support periodic and monthly external audit requests related to payroll and compensation.
• Perform daily cash management, including monitoring bank balances, tracking cash position, and supporting daily funding or transfer decisions.
• Prepare timely and accurate daily and monthly cash reconciliations, identifying and resolving reconciling items.
• Coordinate with Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and banking contacts to resolve discrepancies and ensure accurate cash reporting.
• Maintain supporting documentation for cash transactions in accordance with internal control and audit requirements.
• Assist with other close-related journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules as assigned.
• Support ad hoc analysis and reporting requests from the Corporate Controller.
• Participate in continuous improvement of close processes and documentation.
• Perform any other duties as assigned or required to support the company's overall operations and objectives.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, Prescription Drug Plan.
• Company-paid Disability, Life and AD&D Insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match and profit sharing
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Account
• Dependent Care Account
• Critical Illness
• Legal Services
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Milestone & Anniversary Gifts
• Philanthropy/ Corporate Contributions
• Associate Giving Fund
• Discount Programs
• Technology and Home Office Setup: This includes a laptop, dual monitors, a docking station, and a wireless keyboard and mouse.
• Flexible Work Arrangements: This includes remote work options and flexible scheduling.
• Professional Development Opportunities: This includes training programs and tuition reimbursement for further education or certifications.
• Career Growth and Advancement: With opportunities for internal mobility, mentorship programs, and leadership development initiatives, you can take your career to the next level with us.
• Company-sponsored social events and team-building activities.
• Employee recognition program

What This Job Offers

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